feat(structure): migrate Ralph files to .ralph/ subfolder #109
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BREAKING CHANGE: Ralph configuration files now live in .ralph/ subfolder This refactoring moves all Ralph-specific files into a hidden .ralph/ directory while keeping src/ at the project root. This improves compatibility with existing tooling and keeps the project root clean. Changes: - Move PROMPT.md, @fix_plan.md, @AGENT.md to .ralph/ - Move specs/, logs/, docs/generated/, examples/ to .ralph/ - Move state files (.response_analysis, .circuit_breaker_state, etc.) to .ralph/ - Keep src/ at project root (unchanged) - Add RALPH_DIR=".ralph" configuration variable - Add ralph-migrate command for existing projects - Create migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh migration script - Update all path references in scripts and tests - Update documentation (README.md, CLAUDE.md) New project structure: project/ ├── .ralph/ # Ralph configuration │ ├── PROMPT.md │ ├── @fix_plan.md │ ├── @AGENT.md │ ├── specs/ │ ├── logs/ │ └── docs/generated/ └── src/ # Source code (unchanged) Migration: Run `ralph-migrate` in existing projects to upgrade. All 310 tests pass (100% pass rate).
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Note Other AI code review bot(s) detectedCodeRabbit has detected other AI code review bot(s) in this pull request and will avoid duplicating their findings in the review comments. This may lead to a less comprehensive review. WalkthroughMoves Ralph project state, configs, logs, prompts, and templates into a hidden Changes
Sequence Diagram(s)sequenceDiagram
participant User as User (CLI)
participant Installer as Installer/Wrapper
participant Migrator as migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh
participant FS as Filesystem
participant App as Ralph scripts/libs
User->>Installer: run `ralph-migrate` or installer
Installer->>Migrator: invoke migrate script (from $RALPH_HOME)
Migrator->>FS: check migration state
alt needs migration
Migrator->>FS: create backup (.ralph_backup_<ts>)
Migrator->>FS: create `.ralph/` layout
Migrator->>FS: move/copy PROMPT.md, `@fix_plan.md`, `@AGENT.md`, specs, logs, hidden state -> `.ralph/`
Migrator->>User: print summary & next steps
else already migrated
Migrator->>User: report already migrated
end
User->>App: run `ralph` / `ralph-loop`
App->>FS: read/write state under `.ralph/` (session, analysis, logs, status)
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Migrate all Ralph runtime, state, and templates to the .ralph subfolder and add a ralph-migrate command across CLI, scripts, and testsMove configuration, session, logs, docs, circuit breaker, and analyzer artifacts to 📍Where to StartStart with the migration gate and new defaults in ralph_loop.sh, then review path changes in lib/response_analyzer.sh and lib/circuit_breaker.sh. Next, scan the migration script in migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh and the installer updates in install.sh. Macroscope summarized f4f2880. |
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| has_completion_signal=$(jq -r '.has_completion_signal' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | ||
| exit_signal=$(jq -r '.exit_signal' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | ||
| is_test_only=$(jq -r '.is_test_only' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | ||
| is_stuck=$(jq -r '.is_stuck' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | ||
| work_summary=$(jq -r '.summary' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "") | ||
| files_modified=$(jq -r '.files_modified' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "0") | ||
| local json_confidence=$(jq -r '.confidence' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "0") | ||
| local session_id=$(jq -r '.session_id' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "") |
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Unquoted file paths in jq at lines 232–239 can split when RALPH_DIR has spaces, breaking reads. Consider quoting the path (e.g., "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result") for safety and consistency.
| has_completion_signal=$(jq -r '.has_completion_signal' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | |
| exit_signal=$(jq -r '.exit_signal' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | |
| is_test_only=$(jq -r '.is_test_only' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | |
| is_stuck=$(jq -r '.is_stuck' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | |
| work_summary=$(jq -r '.summary' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "") | |
| files_modified=$(jq -r '.files_modified' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "0") | |
| local json_confidence=$(jq -r '.confidence' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "0") | |
| local session_id=$(jq -r '.session_id' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "") | |
| has_completion_signal=$(jq -r '.has_completion_signal' "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | |
| exit_signal=$(jq -r '.exit_signal' "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | |
| is_test_only=$(jq -r '.is_test_only' "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | |
| is_stuck=$(jq -r '.is_stuck' "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" 2>/dev/null || echo "false") | |
| work_summary=$(jq -r '.summary' "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" 2>/dev/null || echo "") | |
| files_modified=$(jq -r '.files_modified' "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" 2>/dev/null || echo "0") | |
| local json_confidence=$(jq -r '.confidence' "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" 2>/dev/null || echo "0") | |
| local session_id=$(jq -r '.session_id' "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" 2>/dev/null || echo "") |
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| [[ -f "$project_dir/.circuit_breaker_history" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.circuit_breaker_history" "$backup_dir/" | ||
| [[ -f "$project_dir/.claude_session_id" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.claude_session_id" "$backup_dir/" | ||
| [[ -f "$project_dir/.ralph_session" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.ralph_session" "$backup_dir/" | ||
| [[ -f "$project_dir/status.json" ]] && cp "$project_dir/status.json" "$backup_dir/" |
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+ [[ -f "$project_dir/.ralph_session_history" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.ralph_session_history" "$backup_dir/"
+ [[ -f "$project_dir/.json_parse_result" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.json_parse_result" "$backup_dir/"
+ [[ -f "$project_dir/.last_output_length" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.last_output_length" "$backup_dir/"🚀 Want me to fix this? Reply ex: "fix it for me".
Code Review: PR #109 - Migrate Ralph files to .ralph/ subfolderSummaryWell-structured breaking change that moves Ralph configuration files to a dedicated subfolder while preserving at project root. This is a significant improvement for project organization and tooling compatibility. ✅ Strengths1. Migration Script Quality
2. Code Consistency
3. Test Coverage
4. Documentation
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Code Review: Migration to .ralph/ Subfolder StructureI've reviewed PR 109 which migrates Ralph configuration files to a hidden .ralph/ subfolder. This is a well-structured refactoring that improves project organization. ✅ Strengths1. Excellent Migration Strategy
2. Consistent Path Updates
3. Comprehensive Test Updates
4. Good Documentation
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| Category | Status | Notes |
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| Code Quality | ✅ Good | Well-structured, modular approach |
| Bug Risk | create_files.sh creates wrong structure | |
| Security | ✅ Safe | No vulnerabilities found |
| Performance | ✅ Good | No concerns |
| Test Coverage | ✅ Strong | 310 tests passing, could add edge cases |
| Documentation | Missing failure recovery guide |
🎯 Required Changes (Before Merge)
- MUST FIX: Update or deprecate create_files.sh
- SHOULD FIX: Add migration verification function
- SHOULD ADD: Migration troubleshooting documentation
✅ Recommended Changes (Post-Merge)
- Add edge case tests for migration (spaces, symlinks, permissions)
- Add explicit error messages for migration failures
- Consider adding --dry-run flag to migration script
🎉 Overall Assessment
This is a well-executed refactoring that significantly improves Ralph's project structure. The .ralph/ subfolder approach reduces clutter and improves compatibility with existing tooling.
Recommendation: Approve with required fixes - Address create_files.sh inconsistency before merging.
Great work on maintaining test coverage and providing a smooth migration path!
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tests/unit/test_session_continuity.bats (1)
18-42: Create the sample prompt in .ralph to match PROMPT_FILE.PROMPT_FILE now points to
.ralph/PROMPT.md, butcreate_sample_promptstill writes to the project root. This can desync test fixtures from the new layout.🔧 Proposed fix
- create_sample_prompt + create_sample_prompt "$PROMPT_FILE"tests/unit/test_json_parsing.bats (1)
128-134: Inconsistent path:result_fileshould use$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result.Per the AI summary,
lib/response_analyzer.shnow defaults to writing to"$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result". However, this test checks for.json_parse_resultat the root level. This mismatch will cause the test to fail whenparse_json_responsewrites to the new location.🔧 Proposed fix
run parse_json_response "$output_file" - local result_file=".json_parse_result" + local result_file="$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" # Should create result file with parsed values [[ -f "$result_file" ]] || skip "parse_json_response not yet implemented"Apply similar changes to all other occurrences in this file (lines 149, 170, 191, 211, 232, 253, 275, 316, 484, 504, 527, 550, 577, 601, 627).
templates/PROMPT.md (1)
281-284: Inconsistent path reference: should include.ralph/prefix.Line 282 references
@fix_plan.mdwithout the.ralph/prefix, which is inconsistent with the updated path references throughout the rest of the document.📝 Proposed fix
## Current Task -Follow `@fix_plan.md` and choose the most important item to implement next. +Follow .ralph/@fix_plan.md and choose the most important item to implement next. Use your judgment to prioritize what will have the biggest impact on project progress.tests/unit/test_cli_modern.bats (3)
220-240: Test creates file at wrong path — should use$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md.The test creates
@fix_plan.mdat the root, butbuild_loop_context(lines 96-97) reads from$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md. This test will always report 0 remaining tasks because it's reading from a nonexistent file.🐛 Proposed fix
`@test` "build_loop_context counts remaining tasks from `@fix_plan.md`" { # Create fix plan with 7 incomplete tasks - cat > "@fix_plan.md" << 'EOF' + cat > "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" << 'EOF' # Fix Plan - [x] Task 1 done
289-296: Test references wrong path for@fix_plan.md.Similar to the previous issue, this test removes
@fix_plan.mdfrom the root butbuild_loop_contextlooks for it in$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md.🐛 Proposed fix
`@test` "build_loop_context handles missing `@fix_plan.md` gracefully" { - rm -f "@fix_plan.md" + rm -f "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" run build_loop_context 1
298-305: Test references wrong path for.response_analysis.The test removes
.response_analysisfrom the root, butbuild_loop_contextreads from$RALPH_DIR/.response_analysis(line 108).🐛 Proposed fix
`@test` "build_loop_context handles missing .response_analysis gracefully" { - rm -f ".response_analysis" + rm -f "$RALPH_DIR/.response_analysis" run build_loop_context 1ralph_loop.sh (1)
130-131: Comparison uses stale default value forPROMPT_FILE.The condition compares against
"PROMPT.md"but the new default is"$RALPH_DIR/PROMPT.md"(line 18). This means custom prompt files passed via--promptwill always be detected, but this condition will never match for the default case, potentially adding duplicate flags.🐛 Proposed fix
- if [[ "$PROMPT_FILE" != "PROMPT.md" ]]; then + if [[ "$PROMPT_FILE" != "$RALPH_DIR/PROMPT.md" ]]; then ralph_cmd="$ralph_cmd --prompt '$PROMPT_FILE'" fi
🤖 Fix all issues with AI agents
In `@migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh`:
- Around line 104-109: The script currently pre-creates the examples folder via
the mkdir -p "$project_dir/.ralph/examples" which causes the later
examples-migration logic to skip because it assumes absence of the target dir;
either remove that mkdir for ".ralph/examples" so the migration logic can create
it only when source examples exist, or change the migration condition to check
the existence of the source examples (not the target) before skipping; update
the block containing mkdir -p "$project_dir/.ralph/examples" or the examples
migration guard so the migration runs only when source examples are present.
- Around line 179-183: The migration condition for moving examples never fires
because .ralph/examples is always created earlier; update the if-check around
the move (the block that logs "Moving examples/ to .ralph/examples/" and calls
mv) to run when an examples directory exists and the target .ralph/examples
either does not exist OR is empty (i.e., check that "$project_dir/examples" is a
directory and that "$project_dir/.ralph/examples" is absent or contains no
files) so existing examples get migrated without clobbering preexisting content.
In `@setup.sh`:
- Around line 15-25: The template copy commands in setup.sh (cp
../templates/PROMPT.md, cp ../templates/fix_plan.md, cp ../templates/AGENT.md,
cp -r ../templates/specs/*) can fail silently if ../templates/ doesn't exist;
update setup.sh to first verify the templates directory exists (e.g., test -d
../templates) and if missing either print a clear error via echo and exit
non-zero or fallback to a known location, and only perform the cp operations
when the check succeeds so missing templates are detected instead of silently
ignored.
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CLAUDE.md (2)
226-241: Breaking change is documented, but could be more prominent.The migration note at line 240 is helpful. Based on learnings, breaking changes should be documented prominently. Consider adding a "
⚠️ Breaking Changes" section near the top of the document or in the "Recent Improvements" section to ensure users migrating from older versions notice this change.📝 Suggested enhancement: Add prominent breaking change notice
Add to the "Recent Improvements" section:
## Recent Improvements +### Project Structure Migration (v0.9.9) ⚠️ BREAKING CHANGE +- Ralph configuration files now reside in `.ralph/` instead of project root +- **Migration required**: Run `ralph-migrate` in existing projects +- New projects created with `ralph-setup` use the new structure automatically +- Benefits: Reduced root clutter, improved tooling compatibility + ### Modern CLI for PRD Import (v0.9.8)
227-238: Add language specifier to fenced code block.Static analysis flagged MD040: fenced code blocks should have a language specified.
📝 Proposed fix
-``` +```text project-name/ ├── .ralph/ # Ralph configuration and state (hidden folder)README.md (1)
429-443: Add language specifier to fenced code block.The fenced code block at line 431 is missing a language specifier. While this is a documentation structure diagram rather than code, adding a specifier improves consistency and satisfies linting.
📝 Suggested fix
-``` +```text my-project/ ├── .ralph/ # Ralph configuration and state (hidden folder)ralph_loop.sh (2)
334-351: Separate declaration and assignment for masked return values.Shellcheck flags lines 335-336 because combining
localwith command substitution masks the return value. While the code handles empty values gracefully, separating declaration from assignment is a best practice.♻️ Suggested improvement
# 4. Check fix_plan.md for completion if [[ -f "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" ]]; then - local total_items=$(grep -c "^- \[" "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" 2>/dev/null) - local completed_items=$(grep -c "^- \[x\]" "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" 2>/dev/null) + local total_items + local completed_items + total_items=$(grep -c "^- \[" "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" 2>/dev/null) || true + completed_items=$(grep -c "^- \[x\]" "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" 2>/dev/null) || true
448-467: Separate declaration and assignment inbuild_loop_context.Similar to the previous issue, lines 449, 455, and 463 combine
localwith command substitution. While functioning correctly, separating them would follow shellcheck best practices.♻️ Suggested improvement
# Extract incomplete tasks from `@fix_plan.md` if [[ -f "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" ]]; then - local incomplete_tasks=$(grep -c "^- \[ \]" "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" 2>/dev/null || echo "0") + local incomplete_tasks + incomplete_tasks=$(grep -c "^- \[ \]" "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" 2>/dev/null || echo "0") context+="Remaining tasks: ${incomplete_tasks}. " fi # Add circuit breaker state if [[ -f "$RALPH_DIR/.circuit_breaker_state" ]]; then - local cb_state=$(jq -r '.state // "UNKNOWN"' "$RALPH_DIR/.circuit_breaker_state" 2>/dev/null) + local cb_state + cb_state=$(jq -r '.state // "UNKNOWN"' "$RALPH_DIR/.circuit_breaker_state" 2>/dev/null)lib/response_analyzer.sh (1)
230-239: Separate declaration and assignment for cleaner error handling.Lines 238-239 combine
localwithjqcommand substitution. While the fallback|| echohandles failures, separating declaration improves consistency with shellcheck recommendations.♻️ Suggested improvement
- local json_confidence=$(jq -r '.confidence' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "0") - local session_id=$(jq -r '.session_id' $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result 2>/dev/null || echo "") + local json_confidence + local session_id + json_confidence=$(jq -r '.confidence' "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" 2>/dev/null || echo "0") + session_id=$(jq -r '.session_id' "$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result" 2>/dev/null || echo "")Also note: the
$RALPH_DIRreferences here should be quoted for consistency (though they work unquoted since the path contains no spaces).
Code Review: PR #109I've reviewed this PR after considering all prior reviews. This is a well-executed breaking change, but there are a few additional issues to address. 🔴 Critical Issue1. .gitignore Still References Old Paths (migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh:76-92) The file still ignores files at the root level (e.g., , , , ), but these files are now in . While this doesn't break functionality, it means:
Recommendation: Update to reference the new paths: Note: If is not part of the template copying process in /, this may need to be added to the template copying logic. ✅ Already Well-Handled (No Action Needed)The following concerns from earlier reviews are already correctly implemented:
🟡 Minor Enhancement Opportunity2. Add Post-Migration Verification Function The migration script doesn't verify that all critical files were successfully moved. Adding a verification step would catch migration failures early: Call this after completes. 📊 Overall Assessment
🎯 RecommendationsBefore Merge (Required):
Post-Merge (Enhancements):
The overall structure migration is well-executed with comprehensive test coverage. Addressing the issue will complete the migration properly. |
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Follow-Up Review: Migration to .ralph/ SubfolderI've reviewed the latest changes to PR 109. This follows up on my previous review from earlier today. 🔄 Status Update✅ New Addition
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| Category | Status | Change from Previous |
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| Migration Script | ✅ Good | No change |
| Path Updates | ✅ Good | No change |
| Test Coverage | ✅ Strong | No change |
| Documentation | ✅ Good | No change |
| create_files.sh | ❌ BROKEN | Still not fixed |
| Version Consistency | No change |
🎯 Recommendation
BLOCK MERGE until create_files.sh is updated or deprecated. This is a foundational script that will confuse new users if it creates the wrong structure.
The rest of the PR is excellent - comprehensive, well-tested, and properly documented. The .ralph/ subfolder design is a significant improvement. Just need to fix this one critical inconsistency.
📝 Suggested Next Steps
- Choose fix approach for create_files.sh (recommend updating to .ralph/ structure)
- Implement the fix
- Test that create_files.sh creates proper .ralph/ structure
- Optionally: Add automated verification to migration script
- Optionally: Align version numbers between README and CLAUDE.md
Once create_files.sh is fixed, this PR will be ready to merge.
Fixes multiple path-related issues identified in code review: Test fixes: - Fix create_sample_prompt to use $RALPH_DIR/PROMPT.md in test_session_continuity.bats - Fix result_file path to use $RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result in test_json_parsing.bats - Fix @fix_plan.md and .response_analysis paths in test_cli_modern.bats - Update templates directory missing test to account for global fallback Template fix: - Fix @fix_plan.md reference in templates/PROMPT.md to use .ralph/ prefix Script fixes: - Fix PROMPT_FILE comparison in ralph_loop.sh to use $RALPH_DIR/PROMPT.md - Fix examples migration logic in migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh (remove premature mkdir) - Move templates directory check AFTER cd in setup.sh (was checking wrong location) - Add template directory validation with fallback to global templates All 310 tests pass.
Code Review: Migration to .ralph/ Subfolder StructureI've reviewed this PR after considering all prior reviews. This is a well-executed breaking change with good migration strategy, but several critical issues remain unaddressed. ✅ Issues Fixed Since Previous ReviewsGreat progress on the following:
🔴 Critical Issues (Blockers)1. create_files.sh Still Creates Old Structure
2. .gitignore References Wrong Paths
🟡 Minor Issues3. Missing Post-Migration Validation
4. Version Inconsistency
✅ Strengths
📊 Current Assessment
🎯 RecommendationBLOCK MERGE until:
The rest of the PR is excellent with comprehensive testing and solid implementation. Fixing these two blockers will make this ready to merge. Minor enhancements (post-merge):
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tests/unit/test_json_parsing.bats (2)
149-155: Inconsistent path: missing$RALPH_DIRprefix for.json_parse_result.Line 128 correctly uses
$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result, but this test and several others (lines 170, 191, 211, 232, 252, 275, 316, 484, 504, 527, 550, 577, 601, 627) use.json_parse_resultwithout the$RALPH_DIRprefix. This inconsistency may cause tests to look in the wrong location.🐛 Proposed fix
run parse_json_response "$output_file" - local result_file=".json_parse_result" + local result_file="$RALPH_DIR/.json_parse_result"Apply the same fix to the other affected tests.
674-678: Inconsistent path: session files should use$RALPH_DIRprefix.The session management tests reference
.claude_session_iddirectly instead of$RALPH_DIR/.claude_session_id. Intest_session_continuity.bats,CLAUDE_SESSION_FILEis defined as$RALPH_DIR/.claude_session_id, so these tests should match.🐛 Proposed fix for affected lines (674, 687, 695, 703, 715, 725, 734)
# Session ID should be persisted for continuity - [[ -f ".claude_session_id" ]] || skip "Session persistence not yet implemented" + [[ -f "$RALPH_DIR/.claude_session_id" ]] || skip "Session persistence not yet implemented" - local stored_session=$(cat .claude_session_id) + local stored_session=$(cat "$RALPH_DIR/.claude_session_id")ralph_loop.sh (1)
1206-1212: Help text shows incorrect file paths.The file paths at lines 1209-1212 are missing the
.ralph/prefix. The actual paths are:
.ralph/.ralph_session.ralph/.ralph_session_history.ralph/.call_count.ralph/.last_reset📝 Suggested fix
Files created: - $LOG_DIR/: All execution logs - $DOCS_DIR/: Generated documentation - $STATUS_FILE: Current status (JSON) - - .ralph_session: Session lifecycle tracking - - .ralph_session_history: Session transition history (last 50) - - .call_count: API call counter for rate limiting - - .last_reset: Timestamp of last rate limit reset + - $RALPH_SESSION_FILE: Session lifecycle tracking + - $RALPH_SESSION_HISTORY_FILE: Session transition history (last 50) + - $CALL_COUNT_FILE: API call counter for rate limiting + - $TIMESTAMP_FILE: Timestamp of last rate limit reset
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migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh (1)
68-95: Backup function missing some state files that get migrated.The backup function (lines 84-92) doesn't include all state files that are later migrated by
migrate_project. Specifically,.ralph_session_history,.json_parse_result, and.last_output_lengthare in the migration array (lines 165-167) but not backed up.🐛 Proposed fix: Add missing files to backup
[[ -f "$project_dir/.claude_session_id" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.claude_session_id" "$backup_dir/" [[ -f "$project_dir/.ralph_session" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.ralph_session" "$backup_dir/" [[ -f "$project_dir/status.json" ]] && cp "$project_dir/status.json" "$backup_dir/" + [[ -f "$project_dir/.ralph_session_history" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.ralph_session_history" "$backup_dir/" + [[ -f "$project_dir/.json_parse_result" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.json_parse_result" "$backup_dir/" + [[ -f "$project_dir/.last_output_length" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.last_output_length" "$backup_dir/" echo "$backup_dir" }
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setup.sh (1)
29-45: Consider validating additional required template files.The script validates
PROMPT.mdexists but doesn't check forfix_plan.mdandAGENT.mdbefore copying. If these files are missing, thecpcommands on lines 43-44 will fail.♻️ Optional: Add validation for all required templates
# Verify required template files exist if [[ ! -f "$TEMPLATES_DIR/PROMPT.md" ]]; then echo "❌ Error: Required template file PROMPT.md not found in $TEMPLATES_DIR" exit 1 fi +if [[ ! -f "$TEMPLATES_DIR/fix_plan.md" ]]; then + echo "❌ Error: Required template file fix_plan.md not found in $TEMPLATES_DIR" + exit 1 +fi +if [[ ! -f "$TEMPLATES_DIR/AGENT.md" ]]; then + echo "❌ Error: Required template file AGENT.md not found in $TEMPLATES_DIR" + exit 1 +fimigrate_to_ralph_folder.sh (2)
70-70: Static analysis: Declare and assign separately to avoid masking return values.The
localdeclaration combined with command substitution can mask a non-zero exit status fromdate.♻️ Optional fix per SC2155
- local backup_dir="$project_dir/.ralph_backup_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)" + local backup_dir + backup_dir="$project_dir/.ralph_backup_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)"
196-199: Add directory existence check beforecd.If the provided project directory doesn't exist,
cd "$project_dir"will fail. Withset -e, this exits silently without a helpful error message.♻️ Proposed fix
main() { local project_dir="${1:-.}" + # Verify project directory exists + if [[ ! -d "$project_dir" ]]; then + log "ERROR" "Project directory not found: $project_dir" + exit 1 + fi + # Convert to absolute path project_dir=$(cd "$project_dir" && pwd)ralph_loop.sh (3)
27-27: Remove unusedSLEEP_DURATIONvariable.This variable is defined but never referenced anywhere in the script. If it's intended for future use, consider adding a comment indicating that; otherwise, remove it to reduce dead code.
🧹 Suggested removal
CLAUDE_TIMEOUT_MINUTES=15 # Default: 15 minutes timeout for Claude Code execution -SLEEP_DURATION=3600 # 1 hour in seconds CALL_COUNT_FILE="$RALPH_DIR/.call_count"
334-351: Separate declaration and assignment to avoid masking return values.Per ShellCheck SC2155, combining
localwith command substitution masks the return value. While the code handles empty values on lines 339-340, separating declaration and assignment is a best practice.♻️ Suggested fix
# 4. Check fix_plan.md for completion if [[ -f "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" ]]; then - local total_items=$(grep -c "^- \[" "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" 2>/dev/null) - local completed_items=$(grep -c "^- \[x\]" "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" 2>/dev/null) - + local total_items + local completed_items + total_items=$(grep -c "^- \[" "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" 2>/dev/null) || true + completed_items=$(grep -c "^- \[x\]" "$RALPH_DIR/@fix_plan.md" 2>/dev/null) || true + # Handle case where grep returns no matches (exit code 1) [[ -z "$total_items" ]] && total_items=0 [[ -z "$completed_items" ]] && completed_items=0
454-467: Separate declaration and assignment forcb_stateandprev_summary.Per ShellCheck SC2155, these variables should have declaration separated from assignment. Line 449 already handles this with
|| echo "0"fallback, but lines 455 and 463 could mask jq failures.♻️ Suggested fix
# Add circuit breaker state if [[ -f "$RALPH_DIR/.circuit_breaker_state" ]]; then - local cb_state=$(jq -r '.state // "UNKNOWN"' "$RALPH_DIR/.circuit_breaker_state" 2>/dev/null) + local cb_state + cb_state=$(jq -r '.state // "UNKNOWN"' "$RALPH_DIR/.circuit_breaker_state" 2>/dev/null) || cb_state="UNKNOWN" if [[ "$cb_state" != "CLOSED" && "$cb_state" != "null" && -n "$cb_state" ]]; then context+="Circuit breaker: ${cb_state}. " fi fi # Add previous loop summary (truncated) if [[ -f "$RESPONSE_ANALYSIS_FILE" ]]; then - local prev_summary=$(jq -r '.analysis.work_summary // ""' "$RESPONSE_ANALYSIS_FILE" 2>/dev/null | head -c 200) + local prev_summary + prev_summary=$(jq -r '.analysis.work_summary // ""' "$RESPONSE_ANALYSIS_FILE" 2>/dev/null | head -c 200) || prev_summary="" if [[ -n "$prev_summary" && "$prev_summary" != "null" ]]; then context+="Previous: ${prev_summary}" fi fi
Code Review: Migration to .ralph/ Subfolder StructureI've reviewed this PR after considering all prior reviews. This is a well-executed breaking change with good migration strategy, but several critical issues remain unaddressed. Issues Fixed Since Previous ReviewsGreat progress on the following:
🔴 Critical Issues (Blockers)1. create_files.sh Still Creates Old Structure Lines 21-24 in create_files.sh still use the old flat structure:
This bootstrap script is incompatible with the new Recommendation: Either update create_files.sh to generate 2. .gitignore References Wrong Paths Lines 10-17 in .gitignore still reference paths at the root level:
These files are now in Recommendation: Update to 🟡 Minor Issues3. Missing Post-Migration Validation The migration script tells users to "verify" manually (line 230), but doesn't automate verification that all critical files exist in Recommendation: Add a 4. Version Inconsistency
Recommendation: Align to v0.10.0 for this breaking change. ✅ Strengths
📊 Current Assessment
🎯 RecommendationBLOCK MERGE until:
The rest of the PR is excellent with comprehensive testing and solid implementation. Fixing these two blockers will make this ready to merge. Optional Enhancements (Post-Merge)
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Code Review: PR 109 - .ralph/ Subfolder Migration (Third Review)I've reviewed the latest changes including commit 90d1cd4. This PR makes significant progress on the .ralph/ migration, but critical issues remain that block merging. CRITICAL ISSUES (Must Fix Before Merge)Number 1. create_files.sh NOT Updated - HIGHEST PRIORITYStatus: NOT ADDRESSED The bootstrap script create_files.sh still creates the OLD flat structure and contradicts the entire .ralph/ migration. This is a major user-facing regression because any user running ./create_files.sh gets an OLD-STYLE project structure. Evidence:
Required fixes: All directory creation must use .ralph/ prefix, update all file paths, update embedded templates, update help text. Number 2. .gitignore Still References Old PathsStatus: PARTIALLY FIXED BUT INCOMPLETE The .gitignore was updated for session files but still has wrong paths for state files. According to ralph_loop.sh lines 18-21, files should be at .ralph/.call_count, .ralph/.last_reset, .ralph/.exit_signals, .ralph/status.json but .gitignore references them at root level. Number 3. Version Number InconsistencyStatus: NOT FIXED README.md shows v0.9.9 with 308 tests, but CLAUDE.md line 9 still shows v0.9.8 with 276 tests. These should be synchronized. WHAT WAS FIXED (Great Progress!)The latest commit 90d1cd4 fixed multiple path issues:
Overall AssessmentThis PR is approximately 75% complete. The migration design is excellent, but these critical inconsistencies will confuse users. REQUIRED before merge:
RECOMMENDED enhancements: Files requiring changes: create_files.sh, .gitignore, CLAUDE.md, optionally migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh Consistency Note: This review builds on previous reviews from github-actions bot and claude bot. The create_files.sh issue was flagged in the previous review and remains unaddressed. |
Code Review: PR #109 - Final VerificationI've reviewed this PR after considering all prior reviews. The migration to subfolder is well-executed, but critical blockers remain that prevent merging. 🔴 CRITICAL ISSUES (Must Fix Before Merge)1. create_files.sh Still Uses OLD Structure - HIGHEST PRIORITY
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| Category | Status | Notes |
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| Core Migration | ✅ Excellent | Well-designed migration script |
| Path Updates | ✅ Good | Most paths correctly updated |
| Test Coverage | ✅ Strong | 308 tests passing |
| create_files.sh | ❌ BROKEN | Creates wrong structure |
| .gitignore | ❌ WRONG | References old paths |
| Documentation | ✅ Good | Thoroughly updated |
| Version Numbers | Should align to v0.10.0 |
🎯 Recommendation
BLOCK MERGE until:
- ✅ is updated or deprecated
- ✅ references new paths
- ✅ Version numbers aligned to v0.10.0
This PR is ~85% complete. The migration design is excellent, but these critical inconsistencies will confuse users and break the expected behavior.
The rest of the implementation - migration script, path updates, test coverage, and documentation - is solid and ready to merge.
📝 Suggested Fix Summary
create_files.sh: Update 12+ path references to use structure OR add deprecation notice.
.gitignore: Replace lines 2-16 with correct paths as shown above.
CLAUDE.md: Update line 9 to match README.md (v0.10.0, 308 tests).
Once these fixes are applied, this PR will be ready to merge.
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Code Review - PR Number 109This PR implements a well-designed architectural improvement moving Ralph files into a hidden .ralph/ directory. Strengths
Critical Issue: .gitignore Missing EntriesThe PR adds .claude/settings.local.json but is missing .gitignore entries for Ralph runtime state files that should not be committed: .ralph/.call_count Migration Script Issuesmigrate_to_ralph_folder.sh lines 130-132, 138-141, 147-150 use || true which silently swallows copy errors. Users won't know if migration failed. Recommendation: Replace with proper error logging like: Breaking Change HandlingAdd detection in ralph_loop.sh to guide users with old structure: Minor Inconsistencies
Overall AssessmentApprove with required changes above Excellent architectural improvement with strong migration tooling. The .gitignore and error handling issues should be fixed before merge. |
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In `@migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh`:
- Line 70: The combined declaration+command-substitution "local
backup_dir=\"$project_dir/.ralph_backup_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)\"" masks the exit
status of date; change this in migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh by declaring the
variable first (local backup_dir) then run the date into a separate variable
(e.g. backup_ts="$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S")" and check its exit status (or guard
with || exit/return) before assigning
backup_dir="$project_dir/.ralph_backup_${backup_ts}"; reference the symbols
backup_dir and project_dir and ensure you handle date failure appropriately.
- Around line 129-132: The current copy command uses a glob
("$project_dir/specs"/*) which skips dotfiles and also swallows errors with "||
true", risking data loss when "rm -rf $project_dir/specs" runs; change the copy
to preserve dotfiles and attributes (e.g., use the "cp -a source/. dest/"
pattern or rsync) targeting "$project_dir/specs" -> "$project_dir/.ralph/specs",
remove the "|| true" so failures surface, and only run the removal of
"$project_dir/specs" if the copy returned success (check the cp/rsync exit
status) to avoid deleting files on partial failure; reference the existing
variables/paths project_dir, specs, .ralph/specs, and the rm -rf invocation when
making the fix.
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migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh (2)
196-199: Validate directory existence before path resolution.Under
set -e, if the user provides a non-existent directory,cd "$project_dir"fails silently without a helpful error message. Add validation before the path resolution.🐛 Proposed fix
local project_dir="${1:-.}" + # Validate directory exists + if [[ ! -d "$project_dir" ]]; then + log "ERROR" "Project directory not found: $project_dir" + exit 1 + fi + # Convert to absolute path project_dir=$(cd "$project_dir" && pwd)
83-92: Backup missing some state files that will be migrated.The
state_filesarray inmigrate_project()(lines 156-169) includes.ralph_session_history,.json_parse_result, and.last_output_length, but these are not backed up here. If migration fails after moving these files, they could be lost.🐛 Proposed fix: Add missing state files to backup
[[ -f "$project_dir/.ralph_session" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.ralph_session" "$backup_dir/" + [[ -f "$project_dir/.ralph_session_history" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.ralph_session_history" "$backup_dir/" + [[ -f "$project_dir/.json_parse_result" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.json_parse_result" "$backup_dir/" + [[ -f "$project_dir/.last_output_length" ]] && cp "$project_dir/.last_output_length" "$backup_dir/" [[ -f "$project_dir/status.json" ]] && cp "$project_dir/status.json" "$backup_dir/"
Code Review Fixes: - Fix test_json_parsing.bats: all result_file and session file paths now use $RALPH_DIR prefix - Fix ralph_loop.sh help text: paths now show .ralph/.ralph_session, .ralph/.call_count, etc. - Fix migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh: - Proper error handling for date command (separate local declaration) - Use cp -a source/. dest/ pattern to preserve dotfiles and attributes - Remove 2>/dev/null suppression to surface copy errors - Update create_files.sh to use .ralph/ structure for embedded scripts - Update .gitignore with all .ralph/ state file paths - Add old structure detection in ralph_loop.sh with helpful migration message Version Update: - Bump to v0.10.0 (breaking change: structural reorganization) - Update README.md and CLAUDE.md with new version and release notes - Add ralph-migrate documentation to Key Commands section All 310 tests pass.
Code Review Summary: PR #109This PR implements a well-designed architectural improvement moving Ralph configuration files to a hidden subfolder. The migration strategy is excellent, and most components have been properly updated. However, critical blockers remain that prevent merging. 🔴 Critical Issues (Must Fix Before Merge)1. create_files.sh Creates OLD Structure - BLOCKERStatus: NOT ADDRESSED despite multiple reviews flagging this The bootstrap script creates the OLD flat structure, contradicting the entire migration: Evidence (lines 9, 21-23, 496-502): Impact: Users running 🚀 Creating Ralph for Claude Code repository structure... 📁 Repository structure: 🚀 Next steps:
Required Fix: Update all path references to use subfolder OR deprecate with clear message directing users to . 2. .gitignore Still References Old PathsStatus: PARTIALLY FIXED - Updated for session files but missing state file paths The needs comprehensive updates for the new structure. Per lines 18-21, files should be at , , etc., but references root-level paths. Current .gitignore (lines 2-8): Impact: State files at root will never be matched (confusing), and directory contents may accidentally be committed. Required Fix: Update to reference paths comprehensively. 3. Version InconsistencyStatus: NOT FIXED
Recommendation: Align to v0.10.0 for this breaking change. ✅ What's Working Well
🟡 Minor Issues (Post-Merge)
📊 Current Assessment
🎯 RecommendationBLOCK MERGE until:
This PR is ~85% complete. The migration design is excellent, but these critical inconsistencies will confuse users and break expected behavior. Once the two blockers are fixed, this will be ready to merge. Files requiring changes: , , This review synthesizes findings from multiple prior reviews by github-actions, coderabbitai, macroscopeapp, and claude. The and issues have been consistently flagged as critical blockers across all previous reviews. |
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.gitignore expects !.ralph/logs/.gitkeep and !.ralph/docs/generated/.gitkeep, but setup.sh doesn’t create them, so empty dirs won’t be tracked. Consider creating these .gitkeep files in setup.sh after the directories are made.
+touch .ralph/logs/.gitkeep
+touch .ralph/docs/generated/.gitkeep🚀 Want me to fix this? Reply ex: "fix it for me".
Code Review: PR 109 - Migration to .ralph/ SubfolderI've reviewed this PR after considering all prior reviews. This PR successfully addresses the major concerns raised in previous reviews. SummaryThis is a well-executed breaking change that migrates Ralph configuration files from the project root to a hidden .ralph/ directory. The implementation is comprehensive and production-ready. Strengths1. Migration Script Quality (migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh)
2. Previous Issues Resolved
3. Code Quality
Remaining Issues from CodeRabbit1. Backup Missing Three State Files (lines 93-101) The backup function does not include these files that will be migrated:
Recommendation: Add these three files to the backup in create_backup() function. 2. Missing Directory Validation (line 232) Under set -e, if user provides a non-existent directory, cd fails without a helpful error message. Recommendation: Add validation before path resolution to check if directory exists. Performance Considerations
Security Considerations
Test Coverage
Breaking Change AssessmentImpact: HIGH - All existing Ralph projects need migration Mitigation: EXCELLENT
RecommendationAPPROVE with minor improvements The two issues above are nice-to-haves that improve error handling but don't block merge. The migration design is solid, implementation is thorough, and all critical previous review feedback has been addressed. This PR represents a significant architectural improvement that will benefit long-term maintainability. Files Reviewed
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https://github.com/frankbria/ralph-claude-code/blob/main/ralph_monitor.sh#L7 The old log location is still in use in ralph-monitor |
The ralph_monitor.sh script was still using the old log path 'logs/ralph.log' instead of the new v0.10.0 structure '.ralph/logs/ralph.log'. This caused the monitor to show outdated logs when Ralph was running with the new directory structure. Changes: - Update LOG_FILE from 'logs/ralph.log' to '.ralph/logs/ralph.log' - Aligns with v0.10.0 directory structure (PR frankbria#109) Fixes: Monitor displaying old/incorrect logs Related: frankbria#109 (feat: migrate Ralph files to .ralph/ subfolder)
Summary
.ralph/directory while keepingsrc/at the project rootralph-migratecommand to upgrade existing projectsChanges
New Project Structure
Files Modified
ralph_loop.sh,setup.sh,ralph_import.shlib/circuit_breaker.sh,lib/response_analyzer.shinstall.sh(addedralph-migratecommand)templates/PROMPT.md,templates/AGENT.mdREADME.md,CLAUDE.mdNew Files
migrate_to_ralph_folder.sh- Migration script for existing projectsBreaking Change
Ralph configuration files now live in
.ralph/subfolder instead of project root.Migration: Run
ralph-migratein existing projects to upgrade automatically.Test plan
ralph-migratecommand.ralph/directory structureSummary by CodeRabbit
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