autonomous-loopslisted

# 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: | Pattern | Complexity | Best For | |---------|-----------|----------| | [Sequential Pipeline](#1-sequential-pipeline-claude--p) | Low | Daily dev steps, scripted workflows | | [NanoClaw REPL](#2-nanoclaw-repl) | Low | Interactive persistent sessions | | [Infinite Agentic Loop](#3-infinite-agentic-loop) | Medium | Parallel content generation, spec-driven work | | [Continuous Claude PR Loop](#4-continuous-claude-pr-loop) | Medium | Multi-day iterative projects with CI gates | | [De-Sloppify Pattern](#5-the-de-sloppify-pattern) | Add-on