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name: Fast Loop
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description: Fast Loop skips tests, builds, and commits so you can edit code and check changes in a running dev server. Use it for quick manual iteration when the user wants fast feedback.
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---

# Fast Loop

Fast Loop skips tests, builds, and commits so you can edit code and check changes in a running dev server. Use it for quick manual iteration when the user wants fast feedback.

**Install:**

```bash
npx degit https://github.com/shep-ai/shep/tree/main/.claude/skills/shep-kit-fast-loop ~/.claude/skills/shep-kit-fast-loop
```

## README

# Fast Loop — Rapid Iteration Mode


Skip TDD, builds, and commits. Just edit code, let the dev server hot-reload, and iterate based on user feedback.

## What This Overrides

This skill **temporarily suspends** these CLAUDE.md mandates for the duration of the session:

- **TDD** — no tests required during fast-loop
- **Spec-driven** — no spec required, user drives direction
- **Storybook stories** — not required during iteration
- **Commit format** — no commits until user says "done"

## Rules

1. **Edit code only** — no `pnpm test`, no `pnpm build`, no `git commit`
2. **Small, focused changes** — one thing at a time so the user can verify each step
3. **Trust the dev server** — assume hot-reload picks up changes (Next.js, Vite, etc.)
4. **Wait for user feedback** — after each change, pause and let the user check the result
5. **No over-engineering** — do exactly what the user asks, nothing more
6. **When user says "done"** — remind them to run `pnpm validate` and tests before committing

## Flow

```
User describes change → Edit files → User checks dev server → Repeat
```

## Exit

When the user is satisfied, suggest:

```bash
pnpm validate        # lint + format + typecheck
pnpm test:unit       # catch regressions
```

Then offer `/shep-kit:commit-pr` or `/commit` to wrap up.