Automate Repetitive Debugging Cycles with /loop Autonomous Mode
Enable autonomous iteration for complex coding and debugging tasks.
Activate the /loop autonomous mode to let Qwen Code handle repetitive cycles of coding and testing until a task is successfully completed.
The Scenario
You are working on a complex feature that requires multiple iterations of testing and bug-fixing to ensure stability. Instead of waiting for each test run to finish before typing the next command, you want the AI to handle the iteration cycle.
Before & after
Developers manually write code, run tests, check errors, and refine the code in a repetitive loop. This cycle often takes 30-60 minutes for complex bugs.
By using the /loop command in Qwen Code, the AI autonomously cycles through coding, testing, and debugging until the task is complete. This reduces the time to roughly 2-5 minutes of monitoring.
The Prompt
/loop [DESCRIBE_THE_CODING_TASK_AND_TEST_CRITERIA] --autonomous
The /loop mode introduced in v0.19.4 allows the agent to check its own work and fix errors without human intervention, ensuring the task survives restarts.
Source
Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs"introducing /loop autonomous mode... Durable /loop scheduled tasks surviving restart... autonomous mode, desktop voice dictation..."