Deploy Autonomous Coding Agents with the /goal Command
Hand over high-level objectives to a terminal-based autonomous agent.
Use the /goal command in Qwen Code to delegate complex coding tasks to an autonomous agent that includes its own verification logic.
The Scenario
You have a clear end-state for a feature or refactor but don't want to micromanage every line of code or deal with iterative prompts.
Before & after
Developers manually write code, debug errors, and verify logic step-by-step. This process for a complex feature can take 2–4 hours.
Use the `/goal` command to specify the desired outcome; Qwen Code's independent judge model and impossible-goal detection will manage the execution. This typically takes 5–10 minutes to set up and verify.
The Prompt
/goal [DESCRIBE_YOUR_CODING_OBJECTIVE_E.G_REFACTOR_THE_LOGIN_COMPONENT_TO_USE_JWT]
The /goal command allows for autonomous coding where the AI takes responsibility for the end result. Qwen Code includes a 'judge model' that acts as an evaluator to ensure the goal is met and can detect if a goal is logically impossible before wasting resources.
Source
Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs"/goal autonomous coding... Qwen Code follows suit—plus an independent judge model and impossible-goal detection."