Use /loop Autonomous Mode for Multi-Step Coding and Testing Tasks
Automate multi-step coding tasks with autonomous execution loops.
Activate Qwen Code's '/loop' autonomous mode to allow the AI to handle iterative coding and testing cycles without manual intervention.
The Scenario
You need to implement a new API endpoint and its corresponding tests in a large existing codebase. You want the AI to handle the back-and-forth of fixing small linting or logic errors during implementation.
Before & after
Developers manually write the code, run local tests, debug errors, and re-run tests until success. This process typically takes 2–4 hours for complex features.
Use Qwen Code's `/loop` mode to let the agent autonomously plan, code, and test the feature. This reduces the work to 10–15 minutes of supervision and oversight.
The Prompt
/loop implement a new [FEATURE_NAME] in the [DIRECTORY_PATH] folder, ensuring all unit tests pass and matches the existing style guide.
The /loop mode in Qwen Code allows the AI to operate autonomously, executing tasks that require multiple steps of reasoning and testing without needing a prompt for every single action.
Source
Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs"introducing /loop autonomous mode... Durable /loop scheduled tasks surviving restart"