implement-loop

Implement Loop Command

Execute implementation from conversation context and task description. Loops until exit criteria pass.

Note: Loop and swarm are interchangeable - swarm is just faster when tasks can run in parallel. Both enforce exit criteria and sync state.

Source: Conversation context + argument input + mentioned files.

Uses Claude Code's built-in Task Management System for dependency tracking and visual progress (ctrl+t).

Arguments

• <task description> (required): What to implement (e.g., "fix the auth bug we discussed", "add the login feature")

Instructions

Step 1: Create Task Graph Immediately

ONLY use what's already available:

• The user's argument input
• Conversation history (already in context)

DO NOT:

• Read files unless the user explicitly asks you to
• Grep or explore the codebase
• Use Glob to find files
• Spawn sub-agents or delegate work — do ALL implementation directly yourself

Create tasks immediately from context. Include file paths in task descriptions so they can be read during execution.

For each work item, create a task:

TaskCreate({
  "subject": "Fix auth token validation",
  "description": "Full implementation details from context",
  "activeForm": "Fixing auth token validation"
})

Set dependencies with addBlockedBy — identify which tasks depend on others completing first:

// Task 2 needs the type fix from task 1
TaskUpdate({
  "taskId": "2",
  "addBlockedBy": ["1"]
})

A task with non-empty blockedBy shows as blocked in ctrl+t. When a blocking task is marked completed, it's automatically removed from the blocked list. A task becomes ready (executable) when its blockedBy list is empty.

Step 2: Execute Tasks Sequentially

For each task (in dependency order):

1. Claim: TaskUpdate({ taskId: "N", status: "in_progress" })
2. Read files as needed: Use Read tool on file paths from task description
3. Implement: Make changes based on context
4. Verify: Run any task-specific verification
5. Complete: TaskUpdate({ taskId: "N", status: "completed" })
6. Next: Find next unblocked task via TaskList