Automate Complex Coding Missions with Autonomous Goal Setting
Use the /goal command to execute end-to-end coding tasks autonomously.
Set high-level development objectives and allow the AI agent to handle the step-by-step file modifications and testing using the /goal and Auto Approval features.
The Scenario
You have a complex feature to implement that requires modifying multiple files and running several tests, but you want to focus on high-level architecture while the AI handles the implementation.
Before & after
Developers manually write code, run tests, and debug errors one step at a time while waiting for model responses. This process takes 30–60 minutes for a standard coding task.
Run the /goal command in the Qwen Code terminal; the agent will autonomously perform impossible-goal detection and routine tasks without interrupting you. This takes 1–3 minutes of supervision.
The Prompt
/goal [DESCRIBE_YOUR_CODING_TASK_IN_DETAIL, E.G., ADD_A_NEW_USER_PROFILE_PAGE_WITH_FORM_VALIDATION] --auto-approve
Qwen Code v0.16.0 introduced /goal and Auto Approval to streamline autonomous development. The system uses an LLM classifier to decide if it needs your permission, reducing friction for routine code operations.
Source
Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs"/goal autonomous coding, Auto Approval hands-free... Auto Approval uses an LLM classifier to decide whether human confirmation is needed."