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ralph is the simplest continuous-work loop. It repeatedly runs the configured smart agent with the provided prompt. 
bunx smithers-orchestrator workflow run ralph --prompt "Continue reducing flaky tests"

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Inputs

InputTypeDefault
promptstring"Continue working on the current task."

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Use it when

  • You want an agent to keep working on an open-ended prompt with no fixed finish line.
  • A maintenance task benefits from continuous iteration (reducing flaky tests, chipping at tech debt).

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Use something else when

  • The work has a clear definition of done: use implement or mission.
  • You need review gates or validation each pass: use a validation-loop workflow such as implement.

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Resume & retry

ralph runs an unbounded loop and will not stop on its own. Cancel it with bunx smithers-orchestrator cancel RUN_ID when enough work is done, or configure a maxIterations limit in your local workflow file. Runs are durable and resume with up --resume.