Loop Agent Skill
Execute workflow agents iteratively for refinement and progressive improvement until quality criteria are met.
Quick Reference
- •Modes - Loop termination modes (fixed, criteria, convergence, hybrid)
- •Patterns - Common loop patterns (refinement, test-fix, optimization)
- •Configuration - Loop setup and templates
- •Examples - Complete loop examples
When to Use
- •Code needs iterative refinement until quality standards met
- •Tests need repeated fix-validate cycles
- •Performance requires progressive optimization
- •Quality improvements need multiple passes
- •Feedback loops necessary for convergence
NOT Appropriate For
- •Single-pass tasks (use specialized agent)
- •Purely parallel work (use parallel-execution)
- •Simple linear workflows (use sequential)
- •One-time analysis
Core Concepts
Loop Termination Modes
| Mode | Description | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed | Run exactly N iterations | Known number of passes needed |
| Criteria | Until success criteria met | Specific quality/performance targets |
| Convergence | Stop at diminishing returns | Optimal result unknown |
| Hybrid | Combine multiple conditions | Complex requirements |
See modes.md for detailed mode documentation and patterns.md for common loop patterns.