A comprehensive playbook for running Claude Code in automated loops, from dead-simple bash pipelines to full RFC-driven DAG orchestration. If you're chaining `claude -p` calls in CI or building multi-agent workflows, this covers the entire spectrum: sequential pipelines for daily dev tasks, NanoClaw's persistent REPL sessions, parallel agent deployment for spec-driven generation, and the "de-sloppify" pattern for cleanup passes. The progression from simple to sophisticated is well-structured, with honest guidance on when each approach makes sense. Note the compatibility warning: this skill is being renamed to `continuous-agent-loop` in future releases, so treat it as transitional documentation.

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$ npx -y skills add affaan-m/everything-claude-code --skill autonomous-loops --agent claude-code

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Autonomous Loops Skill

Compatibility note (v1.8.0): autonomous-loops is retained for one release. The canonical skill name is now continuous-agent-loop. New loop guidance should be authored there, while this skill remains available to avoid breaking existing workflows.

Patterns, architectures, and reference implementations for running Claude Code autonomously in loops. Covers everything from simple claude -p pipelines to full RFC-driven multi-agent DAG orchestration.

When to Use

  • Setting up autonomous development workflows that run without human intervention
  • Choosing the right loop architecture for your problem (simple vs complex)
  • Building CI/CD-style continuous development pipelines
  • Running parallel agents with merge coordination
  • Implementing context persistence across loop iterations
  • Adding quality gates and cleanup passes to autonomous workflows

Loop Pattern Spectrum

From simplest to most sophisticated:

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