Ralph Prompt Generator: Multi-Task

Overview

Generates structured prompts for multiple related tasks that need to be completed in sequence or parallel. Uses phase-based organization with milestone tracking, cumulative success criteria, and clear progression through tasks.

Best For:

• CRUD operation implementations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
• Multi-step feature development
• Database migrations with multiple stages
• API endpoint suites
• Test suite creation for multiple modules
• Multi-file refactoring projects

Ralph Philosophy: This generator embraces the principle that failures are deterministic and fixable. Each phase iteration learns from previous attempts. Don't fear failures—they're expected and provide data for improvement through prompt tuning.

Quick Start

Input Required:

1. List of tasks to complete
2. Task dependencies (which tasks depend on others)
3. Success criteria for each task
4. Final completion promise

Generate prompt with:

Generate a Ralph multi-task prompt for:
Tasks:
1. [Task 1]
2. [Task 2]
3. [Task 3]
Dependencies: [Task 2 depends on Task 1, etc.]
Final promise: [COMPLETION_PHRASE]

Prompt Generation Workflow

Step 1: Map the Tasks

Create a task inventory:

Step 2: Define Phases

Group tasks into logical phases:

Phase Structure:

• Phase 1: Foundation - Independent setup tasks, no dependencies
• Phase 2: Core Implementation - Main functionality, depends on Phase 1
• Phase 3: Enhancement - Additional features, depends on Phase 2
• Phase 4: Validation - Testing, cleanup, verification

Step 3: Create Phase Milestones

Each phase needs:

• Clear entry criteria (what must be done to start)
• Specific tasks within the phase
• Exit criteria (what proves phase is complete)
• Phase milestone marker

Step 4: Structure the Prompt

Use this template:

# Multi-Task: [Overall Objective]

## Overview
[1-2 sentences describing the overall goal and scope]

## Task Inventory
| # | Task | Phase | Dependencies | Verification |
|---|------|-------|--------------|--------------|
| 1 | [Task 1] | 1 | None | [Verification] |
| 2 | [Task 2] | 2 | Task 1 | [Verification] |
| 3 | [Task 3] | 2 | Task 1 | [Verification] |
| 4 | [Task 4] | 3 | Tasks 2, 3 | [Verification] |

## Phase 1: [Phase Name] (Foundation)

### Objective
[What this phase accomplishes]

### Tasks
1. **[Task 1 Name]**
   - Requirements: [Specific requirements]
   - Files: [Files to create/modify]
   - Verification: [How to verify]

### Phase 1 Success Criteria
- [ ] [Criterion 1]
- [ ] [Criterion 2]
- [ ] Tests pass: `[test command]`

### Phase 1 Checkpoint
When Phase 1 criteria met, document:

PHASE 1 COMPLETE:

• [Task 1]: Done - [evidence]
• Tests: [pass/fail status]

Continue to Phase 2.

---

## Phase 2: [Phase Name] (Core)

### Objective
[What this phase accomplishes]

### Prerequisites
- Phase 1 complete
- [Any specific requirements]

### Tasks
2. **[Task 2 Name]**
   - Requirements: [Specific requirements]
   - Files: [Files to create/modify]
   - Verification: [How to verify]

3. **[Task 3 Name]**
   - Requirements: [Specific requirements]
   - Files: [Files to create/modify]
   - Verification: [How to verify]

### Phase 2 Success Criteria
- [ ] [Criterion 1]
- [ ] [Criterion 2]
- [ ] [Criterion 3]
- [ ] Tests pass: `[test command]`

### Phase 2 Checkpoint
When Phase 2 criteria met, document:

PHASE 2 COMPLETE:

• [Task 2]: Done - [evidence]
• [Task 3]: Done - [evidence]
• Tests: [pass/fail status]

Continue to Phase 3.

---

## Phase 3: [Phase Name] (Enhancement/Validation)

### Objective
[What this phase accomplishes]

### Prerequisites
- Phases 1-2 complete
- [Any specific requirements]

### Tasks
4. **[Task 4 Name]**
   - Requirements: [Specific requirements]
   - Files: [Files to create/modify]
   - Verification: [How to verify]

### Phase 3 Success Criteria
- [ ] [Criterion 1]
- [ ] [Criterion 2]
- [ ] All tests pass: `[test command]`

---

## Final Verification

Run complete verification:
```bash
# All tests
[full test command]

# Integration check
[integration verification]

# Lint/Type check
[lint command]

Completion Checklist

• Phase 1: All tasks complete and verified
• Phase 2: All tasks complete and verified
• Phase 3: All tasks complete and verified
• All tests passing
• No regressions
• [Any additional requirements]

Completion

When ALL phases complete and all checklist items verified:

Output: [COMPLETION_PHRASE]

Progress Tracking

As you work, track progress in this format:

PROGRESS:
Phase 1: 

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