Claude Code Riper 5

RIPER Workflow for Claude Code

Research • Innovate • Plan • Execute • Review

A structured, context-efficient development workflow for Claude Code using custom slash commands and subagents.

🎯 Overview

RIPER creates a controlled, guided flow that enforces separation between research, planning, and execution phases. This helps:

- Reduce context usage through specialized agents
- Prevent premature implementation before understanding
- Maintain clear documentation of decisions
- Enable reproducible development processes

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

1. Copy the .claude directory to your project root:

2. Update .claude/project-info.md with your project details

3. Customize .claude/riper-config.json with your tech stack and paths

4. Optional: Add .claude/memory-bank/ to .gitignore to keep plans and reviews private:

   Or selectively ignore just plans and reviews while keeping memory bank structure:

   Note: If you accidentally commit these, remove them before merging:

Basic Usage

Start a guided RIPER session:

Then use the workflow commands:

1. Research - Investigate the codebase

2. Plan - Create technical specifications

3. Execute - Implement the approved plan

   Or execute a specific substep:

4. Review - Validate implementation

📚 Commands Reference

RIPER Workflow Commands

Memory Bank Commands

🏗️ Architecture

Agents

RIPER uses 3 consolidated agents for efficiency:

1. research-innovate - Handles research and brainstorming phases
2. plan-execute - Manages planning and implementation
3. review - Validates implementation against specifications

Memory Bank Structure

Mode Capabilities

\* Only to memory bank
\*\* Only test execution

🔧 Configuration

project-info.md

Update with your project details:

- Project name and description
- Common…