Jan 16
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In this video, I'll be telling you about the Ralph Wiggum plugin for Claude Code, a game-changing tool that prevents your AI from quitting early by creating a persistent loop that forces it to actually complete the tasks you assign, no matter how many iterations it takes. -- Key Takeaways: š Ralph Wiggum plugin transforms Claude Code from a one-shot tool into a persistent loop that won't quit until tasks are complete. šÆ Uses the Stop hook feature to intercept exit attempts and force the AI back into the loop if work isn't done. š Requires a completion promise or safeword that the AI must output to successfully exit the session. š§ Pairing Ralph with Opus 4.5 creates an autonomous senior engineer capable of complex refactoring and debugging. ā ļø The --max-iterations flag is essential as a safety net to prevent infinite loops and API credit burn. ā Works best with binary success criteria like passing tests, compiling code, or hitting coverage targets. š° Opus 4.5 costs around $25 per million output tokens, but the autonomous debugging capability is worth it. š Creates a self-referential feedback loop where the AI learns from its own failures and iterates automatically.