Jung-Wan Kim contributor

Autoresearch Builder

Run a karpathy-style autonomous modify-test-keep/discard loop from Claude Code to explore ideas without manual experiment bookkeeping.

Overview

autoresearch-builder is a plugin marketplace for the Validate phase that adds one Claude Code plugin running an autonomous modify-test-keep/discard experiment loop.

What is this marketplace?

  • Single autoresearch-builder plugin (v1.1.0) for closed-loop experiments
  • Workflow: modify, test, keep or discard, repeat without manual orchestration
  • Designed for any project type, not only ML notebooks
  • Inspired by karpathy/autoresearch pattern for agent-driven iteration
  • Productivity category plugin aimed at autonomous research sessions
  • Marketplace contains 1 plugin named autoresearch-builder at version 1.1.0
  • Core loop steps: modify, test, keep/discard, repeat

Compatible agents: Claude Code

Community signal: 33 GitHub stars.

What problem does it solve?

Manual try-and-fail cycles stall solo builders who lack time to run disciplined experiments on every idea.

Who is it for?

Builders validating hypotheses with automated tests who want agent-driven iteration inspired by autoresearch.

Skip if: Production-only hotfix workflows with no test harness or teams that forbid autonomous file changes.

What do I get? / Deliverables

After install, the agent can loop experiments automatically so only changes that pass your tests survive in the repo.

  • One autoresearch-builder plugin wired to your repo
  • Iterated patches that pass your test gate before keep
  • Documented experiment outcomes from repeated agent cycles

Plugins in this marketplace

1 plugin — install individually after you add the marketplace.

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Journey fit

Primary fit

Autoresearch targets proving what works before full build commitment; validate is the first serious experimentation shelf. Scope subphase fits open-ended experiment loops that narrow which changes merit keeping in the project.

How it compares

Autonomous experiment-loop plugin, not a static planning skill or passive code reviewer.

Common Questions / FAQ

Who is Autoresearch Builder for?

Solo developers and researchers using Claude Code who want hands-off experiment loops with explicit keep/discard decisions.

When should I use Autoresearch Builder?

Use it while scoping or prototyping when you have tests or checks and need many quick iterations without manual glue code.

How do I add Autoresearch Builder to my agent?

Register the Autoresearch Builder marketplace in Claude Code and enable the Autoresearch Builder plugin from the repo root source path.

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