Autonomous AI Agents in CLI: The /goal Function

Codex and Claude Code have introduced the /goal function, allowing users to transform a chatbot into an autonomous agent capable of executing long-running tasks.

Compiled by Sergey KostenchukPublished 2026-06-28Updated 2026-06-29

2026-06-28 Coding Anthropic

💻 Autonomous AI Agents in CLI: The /goal Function

In CLI tools for developers (such as Codex and Claude Code), a new /goal function has appeared, turning a chatbot into an autonomous agent. Instead of step-by-step interaction, the user sets an end goal, after which an evaluator model checks every step and initiates new actions until the result is achieved.

🌍 The transition to an Agentic Workflow reduces the cognitive load on engineers, allowing them to focus on architecture while the AI handles routine implementation and debugging cycles.

👤 Users can now assign a task "overnight" or step away from the computer, knowing that the AI will not just write code, but will also verify its functionality itself.

Source 1: https://matveev.tech/claude-code-goal/ Source 2: https://neurodnk.ru/blog/codex-goal-kak-vklyuchit-i-nastroit/

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