Parallelize Your Workflow Using Background /fork Agents
Run multiple AI agents in the background for parallel productivity.
Use the /fork command to delegate secondary tasks to background agents, allowing you to work on multiple problems at once within the same project.
The Scenario
You are in the middle of a major refactor but need the AI to simultaneously analyze a separate set of files for potential security vulnerabilities.
Before & after
Developers often wait for one AI task to finish before starting the next, or open multiple terminal tabs and manually manage context between them. This can waste 20–30 minutes of idle time.
Use `/fork` to spin up background agents that handle side tasks or sub-problems while you maintain focus on the main terminal session. This takes seconds to initiate.
The Prompt
/fork [DESCRIBE_SUB_TASK_OR_BACKGROUND_PROCESS]
The /fork command allows you to create background agents. This is paired with the visual 'Parallel Agent Panel' introduced in recent updates, allowing you to monitor multiple AI processes simultaneously.
Source
Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs"Qwen Code v0.18.0-preview launches /fork background agents... parallel agents now have a visual panel with keyboard navigation."