Scaffold (bootstrap) OR amend a ralph autonomous coding loop in a target git repo — writes prd.json + .ralph/prompt.md + .ralph/ralph.<sh|ts|js|py> + RUNBOOK + .gitignore. Pure scaffolder; does NOT execute the loop. Use for first-time setup OR to append more user stories to an existing scaffolded prd.json. Bootstrap trigger phrases: "init ralph", "set up ralph", "scaffold ralph", "bootstrap ralph", "建立 ralph", "初始化 ralph", "ralph 起手". Amend trigger phrases (every phrase MUST carry ralph/prd/meta-ralph context): "append stories to ralph", "add user stories to ralph prd", "extend the ralph prd", "extend ralph backlog", "grow the ralph prd", "在現有 ralph prd 補 stories", "追加 ralph stories", "在 ralph 加 user story", "ralph prd 新增 story". NOT for running an existing ralph loop (use ralph-loop:ralph-loop instead), NOT for explaining what ralph is (informational queries don't need this skill), and NOT for generic PRD editing, backlog grooming, or writing user stories outside an existing meta-ralph scaffold.
About this skill (catalog notes)
Meta Ralph includes at least one code block. The SKILL.md runs to about 1,179 words, in the catalog's typical mid-range.
Original author
gn00678465
Indexed lastmod
Catalog position
Product · product-misc
Indexed related skills
10
How Meta Ralph fits the catalog
Meta Ralph sits in the Product category under the product-misc sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.
These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.
From the source SKILL.md
Pure scaffolder for the ralph autonomous coding loop. docs/meta-ralph-spec.md is authoritative; when this file disagrees with the spec, the spec wins.
What this skill does
Meta Ralph is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the product-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/meta-ralph/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.
Who uses this skill
The Meta Ralph Claude Code skill is built for product managers, product designers, and cross-functional teams planning, shipping, and measuring product features. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 116,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).
Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/meta-ralph/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.
Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/meta-ralph/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\meta-ralph\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.
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How do I install the Meta Ralph Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/meta-ralph/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Meta Ralph skill do?
Scaffold (bootstrap) OR amend a ralph autonomous coding loop in a target git repo — writes prd.json + .ralph/prompt.md + .ralph/ralph.<sh|ts|js|py> + RUNBOOK + .gitignore. Pure scaffolder; does NOT execute the loop. Use for first-time setup OR to append more user stories to an existing scaffolded prd.json. Bootstrap trigger phrases: "init ralph", "set up ralph", "scaffold ralph", "bootstrap ralph", "建立 ralph", "初始化 ralph", "ralph 起手". Amend trigger phrases (every phrase MUST carry ralph/prd/meta-ralph context): "append stories to ralph", "add user stories to ralph prd", "extend the ralph prd", "extend ralph backlog", "grow the ralph prd", "在現有 ralph prd 補 stories", "追加 ralph stories", "在 ralph 加 user story", "ralph prd 新增 story". NOT for running an existing ralph loop (use ralph-loop:ralph-loop instead), NOT for explaining what ralph is (informational queries don't need this skill), and NOT for generic PRD editing, backlog grooming, or writing user stories outside an existing meta-ralph scaffold.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Meta Ralph skill?
Use Meta Ralph when your Claude Code task falls under the Product category — specifically in the product misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Meta Ralph" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/product/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Meta Ralph skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Meta Ralph is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Product category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.
If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:
APA
gn00678465. (2026). Meta Ralph [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/meta-ralph/
BibTeX
@misc{meta-ralph-2026,
author = {gn00678465},
title = {Meta Ralph [Claude Code skill]},
year = {2026},
publisher = {ClaudSkills},
url = {https://claudskills.com/skills/meta-ralph/}
}
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