Minimum Viable Agent Loop: Claude Code, Cursor Prompt
Design the simplest possible working loop that does one nightly task with a verifiable stop condition
Agent LoopsMinimum Viable Agent Loop: Claude Code, Cursor Prompt
Design the simplest possible working loop that does one nightly task with a verifiable stop condition
Design the minimum viable agent loop for [YOUR_PROJECT]. I want the simplest loop that actually works in production without risk. Requirements: - Runs nightly - Does exactly one well-defined task per run - Has a single
Minimal loop engineering prompt for building your first working agent loop — one task, one stop condition, fully observable.
Minimal loop engineering prompt for building your first working agent loop — one task, one stop condition, fully observable.
How to use
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Replace [YOUR_PROJECT] with a clear and concise project name to ensure the generated agent loop is tailored specifically to your needs in the Agent Loops category.
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After receiving the output, review the AGENTS.md entry to confirm that it accurately describes the intended functionality of your loop before implementing it.
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Try testing the cron expression in a safe environment to verify that it triggers the loop correctly and adheres to the specified requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Minimum Viable Agent Loop: Claude Code, Cursor Prompt prompt used for?
Minimal loop engineering prompt for building your first working agent loop — one task, one stop condition, fully observable.
How do I get the best results from this loop design prompt?
Paste the prompt into Claude Code, Cursor, fill in every bracketed placeholder with your specific information, then submit. The more detail you add to each placeholder, the more targeted the output. You can continue in the same conversation to refine tone, length, or focus without restarting from scratch.
Does this prompt work with Claude Code?
Yes. This prompt is optimized for Claude Code and also works well with Cursor. The structured format with a defined role and numbered steps produces consistent results across all major instruction-following models, so you can use whichever tool you prefer.
How do I access this agent loops prompt?
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