Execute Complex Tasks Autonomously with the /goal Command
Automate complex tasks with autonomous goal-seeking commands.
Use the /goal command in Qwen Code to initiate autonomous coding sessions where the agent manages task execution and error detection.
The Scenario
You have a complex coding objective that requires multiple steps, such as refactoring a module or implementing a new feature across several files. Rather than micro-managing Every line of code, you want the AI to figure out the path to completion.
Before & after
Developers manually break down tasks, write code, run tests, and debug errors one step at a time. This typically takes 60–120 minutes depending on task complexity.
By typing /goal and your objective, the agent handles the execution autonomously while a separate judge model detects impossible tasks. This takes roughly 2–5 minutes of supervision.
The Prompt
/goal [DESCRIBE_YOUR_CODING_OBJECTIVE_HERE_E_G_REFACTOR_THE_AUTH_SERVICE_TO_USE_JWT]
The /goal command allows the AI to operate autonomously to reach a specific objective, utilizing an independent judge model to monitor progress and verify success.
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."