continuous-claude

🥈Silver

Automate repetitive coding tasks with continuous-claude. It runs Claude Code in a loop, creating PRs, waiting for checks, and merging autonomously. Ideal for operations teams managing large projects, integrating with GitHub workflows.

1,307880Updated 2w ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~300 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/AnandChowdhary/continuous-claude.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

https://github.com/AnandChowdhary/continuous-claude

How to Use

1. **Install continuous-claude**: Run `pip install continuous-claude` or use the Docker image `ghcr.io/anthropics/continuous-claude`. 2. **Configure GitHub Token**: Set `GITHUB_TOKEN` in your environment with `repo` and `workflow` permissions. 3. **Define Automation Rules**: Create a YAML config file (e.g., `claude-automation.yaml`) with rules like: ```yaml tasks: - name: "Add caching to API endpoints" branch: "claude-caching-automation" commands: - "claude -m 'Add Redis caching to /api/v2/users and /api/v2/posts'" - "npm test" - "git push origin claude-caching-automation" - "gh pr create --title 'feat: add caching to API endpoints' --body 'Automated PR'" ``` 4. **Run Automation**: Execute `continuous-claude --config claude-automation.yaml --log-file logs/claude.log` in your project root. 5. **Monitor Results**: Check the log file and GitHub PRs for status updates. Use `--dry-run` for testing before live runs.

Use Cases

Automatically increase test coverage in a large codebase by generating and merging PRs.

Refactor legacy code incrementally by creating multiple PRs that address specific issues.

Fix post-update breaking changes by continuously running tests and applying fixes until all pass.

Manage dependency updates and resolve issues automatically using release notes.

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/AnandChowdhary/continuous-claude

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Automate the following repetitive coding task using continuous-claude: [TASK_DESCRIPTION]. Start by creating a new branch named 'claude-[FEATURE_NAME]-automation'. Run tests and generate a pull request. Wait for CI checks to pass, then merge the PR if all checks succeed. Log all actions to [LOG_FILE_PATH].

Example Output

```
[2024-05-15 14:30:00] Starting continuous-claude automation for 'Add caching to API endpoints'
[2024-05-15 14:30:01] Creating branch: claude-caching-automation
[2024-05-15 14:30:05] Running tests...
[2024-05-15 14:31:22] All tests passed (12/12)
[2024-05-15 14:31:23] Creating PR: 'feat: add caching to API endpoints #123'
[2024-05-15 14:31:25] PR created: https://github.com/org/repo/pull/123
[2024-05-15 14:31:26] Waiting for CI checks...
[2024-05-15 14:35:41] CI checks passed (lint, unit-tests, build)
[2024-05-15 14:35:42] Merging PR #123 into main
[2024-05-15 14:35:45] PR #123 merged successfully
[2024-05-15 14:35:45] Automation completed in 5m 45s
```

**Key Details:**
- Branch: `claude-caching-automation`
- PR: #123 (https://github.com/org/repo/pull/123)
- Changes: Added Redis caching to `/api/v2/users` and `/api/v2/posts` endpoints
- CI Checks: All passed (lint, unit-tests, build)
- Merge Strategy: Squash merge
- Log File: `/logs/claude-automation-2024-05-15.log`

**Next Steps:**
1. Verify the caching behavior in staging environment
2. Monitor performance metrics for 24 hours
3. Close related issue: #456
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