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Automate Multi-Step Coding Tasks with Autonomous /goal Mode

Use the /goal command to trigger autonomous agentic coding workflows.

Enable autonomous coding by using the /goal command, which activates an agent to execute multi-step tasks verified by a built-in judge model.

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The Scenario

You have a complex, multi-file refactoring task or a new feature requirement that involves creating multiple files and running tests.

Before & after

The old way

Developers manually type out individual commands for code generation, file creation, and testing, often juggling multiple terminal windows for 30–60 minutes per task.

With AI

Use the /goal command followed by your objective. The agent will execute tasks autonomously, detecting 'impossible goals' and providing an independent judge model to verify completion in about 2–5 minutes.

The Prompt

/goal [DESCRIBE_YOUR_CODING_OBJECTIVE_E.G._REFACTOR_THIS_EXPRESS_APP_TO_USE_TYPESCRIPT]

Qwen Code v0.16.0 introduced /goal for autonomous coding, allowing the agent to handle multi-step development tasks with less human supervision.

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."