Boost Productivity with Parallel Agent Collaboration via /fork
Execute multiple coding sub-tasks simultaneously using agent forking.
Use the /fork command to spin up parallel background agents, then manage their progress via the Parallel Agent Panel.
The Scenario
You are working on a main feature but realize you need to simultaneously document another module and run a security scan.
Before & after
Developers usually wait for one terminal script to finish before starting the next related task. Handling three related sub-tasks sequentially could take 45 minutes.
Running 'qwen /fork' creates parallel agent instances that work simultaneously. This cuts the total wait time down to 5–10 minutes of parallel processing.
The Prompt
/fork [DESCRIBE_SECOND_CONCURRENT_TASK]
The /fork command allows you to background an agent and move on to another task, while the Parallel Agent Panel provides a visual way to manage and navigate between these active streams.
Source
Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs"Qwen Code v0.18.0-preview launches /fork background agents, /skills visual skill management, user-level cross-project memory."