Multi-Task with /fork Background Agents
Run multiple AI tasks in parallel using background agents.
Use the /fork command to delegate tasks to background agents, allowing you to continue your primary development work while the AI handles secondary chores.
The Scenario
You are currently reviewing code in the main terminal window but realize you also need to generate unit tests or documentation for a different module simultaneously.
Before & after
Users usually have to wait for one AI task to finish before starting the next, or open multiple terminal windows and manually sync context. This context-switching overhead often costs 10-15 minutes.
Type /fork to launch background agents that can handle secondary tasks or parallel explorations without pausing your main work. This takes seconds to initiate and runs in the background.
The Prompt
/fork [TASK_FOR_BACKGROUND_AGENT_E.G._GENERATE_UNIT_TESTS_FOR_UTILS.JS]
This allows for parallel collaboration where multiple specialized background agents can work on different parts of a project simultaneously.
Source
Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs"Qwen Code v0.18.0-preview launches /fork background agents... and Agent Team parallel collaboration."