feat: Add ability to run via copilot

AGENTS.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## Overview
 
-Ralph is an autonomous AI agent loop that runs AI coding tools (Amp or Claude Code) repeatedly until all PRD items are complete. Each iteration is a fresh instance with clean context.
+Ralph is an autonomous AI agent loop that runs AI coding tools (Amp, Claude Code, or Copilot CLI) repeatedly until all PRD items are complete. Each iteration is a fresh instance with clean context.
 
 ## Commands
 
@@ -18,13 +18,17 @@ cd flowchart && npm run build
 
 # Run Ralph with Claude Code
 ./ralph.sh --tool claude [max_iterations]
+
+# Run Ralph with Copilot CLI
+./ralph.sh --tool copilot [max_iterations]
 ```
 
 ## Key Files
 
-- `ralph.sh` - The bash loop that spawns fresh AI instances (supports `--tool amp` or `--tool claude`)
-- `prompt.md` - Instructions given to each AMP instance
--  `CLAUDE.md` - Instructions given to each Claude Code instance
+- `ralph.sh` - The bash loop that spawns fresh AI instances (supports `--tool amp`, `--tool claude`, or `--tool copilot`)
+- `prompt.md` - Instructions given to each Amp instance
+- `CLAUDE.md` - Instructions given to each Claude Code instance
+- `COPILOT.md` - Instructions given to each Copilot CLI instance
 - `prd.json.example` - Example PRD format
 - `flowchart/` - Interactive React Flow diagram explaining how Ralph works
 
@@ -41,7 +45,7 @@ npm run dev
 
 ## Patterns
 
-- Each iteration spawns a fresh AI instance (Amp or Claude Code) with clean context
+- Each iteration spawns a fresh AI instance (Amp, Claude Code, or Copilot CLI) with clean context
 - Memory persists via git history, `progress.txt`, and `prd.json`
 - Stories should be small enough to complete in one context window
-- Always update AGENTS.md with discovered patterns for future iterations
+- Always update AGENTS.md with discovered patterns for future iterations

COPILOT.md

@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+# Ralph Agent Instructions
+
+You are an autonomous coding agent working on a software project.
+
+## Your Task
+
+1. Read the PRD at `prd.json` (in the same directory as this file)
+2. Read the progress log at `progress.txt` (check Codebase Patterns section first)
+3. Check you're on the correct branch from PRD `branchName`. If not, check it out or create from main.
+4. Pick the **highest priority** user story where `passes: false`
+5. Implement that single user story
+6. Run quality checks (e.g., typecheck, lint, test - use whatever your project requires)
+7. Update AGENTS.md files if you discover reusable patterns (see below)
+8. If checks pass, commit ALL changes with message: `feat: [Story ID] - [Story Title]`
+9. Update the PRD to set `passes: true` for the completed story
+10. Append your progress to `progress.txt`
+
+## Progress Report Format
+
+APPEND to progress.txt (never replace, always append):
+```
+## [Date/Time] - [Story ID]
+- What was implemented
+- Files changed
+- **Learnings for future iterations:**
+  - Patterns discovered (e.g., "this codebase uses X for Y")
+  - Gotchas encountered (e.g., "don't forget to update Z when changing W")
+  - Useful context (e.g., "the evaluation panel is in component X")
+---
+```
+
+The learnings section is critical - it helps future iterations avoid repeating mistakes and understand the codebase better.
+
+## Consolidate Patterns
+
+If you discover a **reusable pattern** that future iterations should know, add it to the `## Codebase Patterns` section at the TOP of progress.txt (create it if it doesn't exist). This section should consolidate the most important learnings:
+
+```
+## Codebase Patterns
+- Example: Use `sql<number>` template for aggregations
+- Example: Always use `IF NOT EXISTS` for migrations
+- Example: Export types from actions.ts for UI components
+```
+
+Only add patterns that are **general and reusable**, not story-specific details.
+
+## Update AGENTS.md Files
+
+Before committing, check if any edited files have learnings worth preserving in nearby AGENTS.md files:
+
+1. **Identify directories with edited files** - Look at which directories you modified
+2. **Check for existing AGENTS.md** - Look for AGENTS.md in those directories or parent directories
+3. **Add valuable learnings** - If you discovered something future developers/agents should know:
+   - API patterns or conventions specific to that module
+   - Gotchas or non-obvious requirements
+   - Dependencies between files
+   - Testing approaches for that area
+   - Configuration or environment requirements
+
+**Examples of good AGENTS.md additions:**
+- "When modifying X, also update Y to keep them in sync"
+- "This module uses pattern Z for all API calls"
+- "Tests require the dev server running on PORT 3000"
+- "Field names must match the template exactly"
+
+**Do NOT add:**
+- Story-specific implementation details
+- Temporary debugging notes
+- Information already in progress.txt
+
+Only update AGENTS.md if you have **genuinely reusable knowledge** that would help future work in that directory.
+
+## Quality Requirements
+
+- ALL commits must pass your project's quality checks (typecheck, lint, test)
+- Do NOT commit broken code
+- Keep changes focused and minimal
+- Follow existing code patterns
+
+## Browser Testing (If Available)
+
+For any story that changes UI, verify it works in the browser if you have browser testing tools configured (e.g., via MCP):
+
+1. Navigate to the relevant page
+2. Verify the UI changes work as expected
+3. Take a screenshot if helpful for the progress log
+
+If no browser tools are available, note in your progress report that manual browser verification is needed.
+
+## Stop Condition
+
+After completing a user story, check if ALL stories have `passes: true`.
+
+If ALL stories are complete and passing, reply with:
+<promise>COMPLETE</promise>
+
+If there are still stories with `passes: false`, end your response normally (another iteration will pick up the next story).
+
+## Important
+
+- Work on ONE story per iteration
+- Commit frequently
+- Keep CI green
+- Read the Codebase Patterns section in progress.txt before starting

README.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ![Ralph](ralph.webp)
 
-Ralph is an autonomous AI agent loop that runs AI coding tools ([Amp](https://ampcode.com) or [Claude Code](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code)) repeatedly until all PRD items are complete. Each iteration is a fresh instance with clean context. Memory persists via git history, `progress.txt`, and `prd.json`.
+Ralph is an autonomous AI agent loop that runs AI coding tools ([Amp](https://ampcode.com), [Claude Code](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code), or [Copilot CLI](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/using-github-copilot/using-github-copilot-in-the-command-line)) repeatedly until all PRD items are complete. Each iteration is a fresh instance with clean context. Memory persists via git history, `progress.txt`, and `prd.json`.
 
 Based on [Geoffrey Huntley's Ralph pattern](https://ghuntley.com/ralph/).
 
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ Based on [Geoffrey Huntley's Ralph pattern](https://ghuntley.com/ralph/).
 - One of the following AI coding tools installed and authenticated:
   - [Amp CLI](https://ampcode.com) (default)
   - [Claude Code](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code) (`npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code`)
+  - [Copilot CLI](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/using-github-copilot/using-github-copilot-in-the-command-line) (`brew install copilot-cli`)
 - `jq` installed (`brew install jq` on macOS)
 - A git repository for your project
 
@@ -31,13 +32,15 @@ cp /path/to/ralph/ralph.sh scripts/ralph/
 cp /path/to/ralph/prompt.md scripts/ralph/prompt.md    # For Amp
 # OR
 cp /path/to/ralph/CLAUDE.md scripts/ralph/CLAUDE.md    # For Claude Code
+# OR
+cp /path/to/ralph/COPILOT.md scripts/ralph/COPILOT.md  # For Copilot CLI
 
 chmod +x scripts/ralph/ralph.sh
 ```
 
-### Option 2: Install skills globally (Amp)
+### Option 2: Install skills globally
 
-Copy the skills to your Amp or Claude config for use across all projects:
+Copy the skills to your Amp, Claude Code, or Copilot CLI config for use across all projects:
 
 For AMP
 ```bash
@@ -51,6 +54,14 @@ cp -r skills/prd ~/.claude/skills/
 cp -r skills/ralph ~/.claude/skills/
 ```
 
+For Copilot CLI (manual)
+```bash
+cp -r skills/prd ~/.copilot/skills/
+cp -r skills/ralph ~/.copilot/skills/
+```
+
+Check the Copilot CLI docs for the correct skills directory on your system.
+
 ### Option 3: Use as Claude Code Marketplace
 
 Add the Ralph marketplace to Claude Code:
@@ -115,9 +126,12 @@ This creates `prd.json` with user stories structured for autonomous execution.
 
 # Using Claude Code
 ./scripts/ralph/ralph.sh --tool claude [max_iterations]
+
+# Using Copilot CLI
+./scripts/ralph/ralph.sh --tool copilot [max_iterations]
 ```
 
-Default is 10 iterations. Use `--tool amp` or `--tool claude` to select your AI coding tool.
+Default is 10 iterations. Use `--tool amp`, `--tool claude`, or `--tool copilot` to select your AI coding tool.
 
 Ralph will:
 1. Create a feature branch (from PRD `branchName`)
@@ -133,14 +147,15 @@ Ralph will:
 
 | File | Purpose |
 |------|---------|
-| `ralph.sh` | The bash loop that spawns fresh AI instances (supports `--tool amp` or `--tool claude`) |
+| `ralph.sh` | The bash loop that spawns fresh AI instances (supports `--tool amp`, `--tool claude`, or `--tool copilot`) |
 | `prompt.md` | Prompt template for Amp |
 | `CLAUDE.md` | Prompt template for Claude Code |
+| `COPILOT.md` | Prompt template for Copilot CLI |
 | `prd.json` | User stories with `passes` status (the task list) |
 | `prd.json.example` | Example PRD format for reference |
 | `progress.txt` | Append-only learnings for future iterations |
-| `skills/prd/` | Skill for generating PRDs (works with Amp and Claude Code) |
-| `skills/ralph/` | Skill for converting PRDs to JSON (works with Amp and Claude Code) |
+| `skills/prd/` | Skill for generating PRDs (works with Amp, Claude Code, and Copilot CLI) |
+| `skills/ralph/` | Skill for converting PRDs to JSON (works with Amp, Claude Code, and Copilot CLI) |
 | `.claude-plugin/` | Plugin manifest for Claude Code marketplace discovery |
 | `flowchart/` | Interactive visualization of how Ralph works |
 
@@ -162,7 +177,7 @@ npm run dev
 
 ### Each Iteration = Fresh Context
 
-Each iteration spawns a **new AI instance** (Amp or Claude Code) with clean context. The only memory between iterations is:
+Each iteration spawns a **new AI instance** (Amp, Claude Code, or Copilot CLI) with clean context. The only memory between iterations is:
 - Git history (commits from previous iterations)
 - `progress.txt` (learnings and context)
 - `prd.json` (which stories are done)
@@ -223,7 +238,7 @@ git log --oneline -10
 
 ## Customizing the Prompt
 
-After copying `prompt.md` (for Amp) or `CLAUDE.md` (for Claude Code) to your project, customize it for your project:
+After copying `prompt.md` (for Amp), `CLAUDE.md` (for Claude Code), or `COPILOT.md` (for Copilot CLI) to your project, customize it for your project:
 - Add project-specific quality check commands
 - Include codebase conventions
 - Add common gotchas for your stack
@@ -237,3 +252,4 @@ Ralph automatically archives previous runs when you start a new feature (differe
 - [Geoffrey Huntley's Ralph article](https://ghuntley.com/ralph/)
 - [Amp documentation](https://ampcode.com/manual)
 - [Claude Code documentation](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code)
+- [Copilot CLI documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/using-github-copilot/using-github-copilot-in-the-command-line)

ralph.sh

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 # Ralph Wiggum - Long-running AI agent loop
-# Usage: ./ralph.sh [--tool amp|claude] [max_iterations]
+# Usage: ./ralph.sh [--tool amp|claude|copilot] [max_iterations]
 
 set -e
 
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ while [[ $# -gt 0 ]]; do
 done
 
 # Validate tool choice
-if [[ "$TOOL" != "amp" && "$TOOL" != "claude" ]]; then
-  echo "Error: Invalid tool '$TOOL'. Must be 'amp' or 'claude'."
+if [[ "$TOOL" != "amp" && "$TOOL" != "claude" && "$TOOL" != "copilot" ]]; then
+  echo "Error: Invalid tool '$TOOL'. Must be 'amp', 'claude', or 'copilot'."
   exit 1
 fi
 SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
@@ -90,6 +90,9 @@ for i in $(seq 1 $MAX_ITERATIONS); do
   # Run the selected tool with the ralph prompt
   if [[ "$TOOL" == "amp" ]]; then
     OUTPUT=$(cat "$SCRIPT_DIR/prompt.md" | amp --dangerously-allow-all 2>&1 | tee /dev/stderr) || true
+  elif [[ "$TOOL" == "copilot" ]]; then
+    # Copilot CLI: use -p for prompt, --allow-all-tools for autonomous operation
+    OUTPUT=$(copilot -p "$(cat "$SCRIPT_DIR/COPILOT.md")" --allow-all-tools 2>&1 | tee /dev/stderr) || true
   else
     # Claude Code: use --dangerously-skip-permissions for autonomous operation, --print for output
     OUTPUT=$(claude --dangerously-skip-permissions --print < "$SCRIPT_DIR/CLAUDE.md" 2>&1 | tee /dev/stderr) || true