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Enable Autonomous Coding with the /goal Command

Let an autonomous agent handle multi-file coding tasks instantly.

Use the /goal command to trigger an autonomous coding session where Qwen Code plans, executes, and verifies multi-file changes using a judge model.

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The Scenario

You need to implement a complex feature or refactor code that touches multiple files in a large repository and want the AI to handle the file navigation and editing for you.

Before & after

The old way

Developers manually read code, plan changes in their head or on paper, and then manually find and edit multiple files. This usually takes 30-60 minutes depending on project size.

With AI

Type /goal in the terminal, and the agent uses a judge model to verify the plan and autonomously edit files across your project. This takes 2-4 minutes for complex refactors.

The Prompt

/goal [DESCRIBE_YOUR_CODING_TASK_E.G._REFACTOR_THE_LOGIN_LOGIC_TO_USE_JWT]

Qwen Code's /goal feature includes an independent judge model and impossible-goal detection to ensure the autonomous agent doesn't get stuck or make hallucinated changes.

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."