The fresh-clone loop

Name: The fresh-clone loop
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Author: forward-future

A disposable-environment workflow that follows the README from scratch, fixes every hidden setup assumption, and restarts until onboarding works cleanly.

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Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Clone [repository] into a disposable environment and follow only its README to the documented ready state, such as running the app or building the package. When a step fails or assumes missing knowledge, record the gap, fix the setup or documentation issue, discard the environment, and start again. Carry no dependencies, configuration, credentials, or repairs between attempts. Stop when one uninterrupted fresh clone reaches that state, progress stalls, or [budget] ends. Return exact commands, gaps closed, and remaining blockers.

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Clone [repository] into a disposable environment and follow only its README to the documented ready state, such as running the app or building the package. When a step fails or assumes missing knowledge, record the gap, fix the setup or documentation issue, discard the environment, and start again. Carry no dependencies, configuration, credentials, or repairs between attempts. Stop when one uninterrupted fresh clone reaches that state, progress stalls, or [budget] ends. Return exact commands, gaps closed, and remaining blockers.

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Create a disposable environment with no project dependencies or configuration carried over from another checkout.
Fresh-clone the repository and follow only the README, recording every missing step, hidden assumption, and failure.
Fix the smallest setup or documentation gap, discard the environment completely, and begin again.
Repeat until one clean run reaches the documented ready state without intervention, then report the exact commands and gaps closed.

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