What it does
This skill for Claude Code, OpenCode and Codex sets a goal and a measurable score, then loops: make one change, test it, keep it if better, undo it if worse.
It is based on Andrej Karpathy's autoresearch idea, and its maker says it can apply to any task with a number to measure.
Who it's for
Programmers who want their AI coding assistant to work toward a goal on its own.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. It is installed into an AI coding assistant. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Sends what you give it to an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
- More on staying safe