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Automate Complex Coding Tasks with Autonomous /goal Mode

Use the /goal command for hands-free, autonomous development cycles.

Initiate the autonomous coding agent in Qwen Code to execute complex, multi-step development tasks while an AI 'judge' monitors for success or errors.

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The Scenario

You need to perform a multi-step refactor or implement a complex feature across several files without manually guiding every step.

Before & after

The old way

Developers manually write code, run tests, debug errors, and repeat the cycle until the goal is met. This typical loop takes 1-2 hours for medium complexity tasks.

With AI

Use the `/goal` command to start an autonomous session where a judge model detects 'impossible goals' and monitors progress. Tasks that took hours now finish in 10-15 minutes of hands-free execution.

The Prompt

/goal [DESCRIBE_YOUR_CODING_OBJECTIVE_E.G._REFACTOR_THE_AUTH_SERVICE_TO_USE_JWT]

The /goal feature in Qwen Code 0.16.0 introduced autonomous coding with an independent judge model to ensure the task is feasible and correctly executed without constant user intervention.

Source

Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs
"Qwen Code v0.16.0 follows suit—plus an independent judge model and impossible-goal detection."