Claude Code v2.1.139 Adds /goal Command for Async Long-Running Tasks

Claude Code just shipped v2.1.139 with a major async mode — the new /goal command. This is a proper fire-and-forget loop: set a completion condition like "all tests pass and the PR is ready", and Claude will keep grinding across turns until it hits that condition.

How It Works

/goal takes a natural language description of what "done" looks like. Example:

/goal all tests pass and the PR is ready

Claude then runs autonomously, looping on tasks, checking condition after each turn, and only stopping when the condition is met (or it gets stuck). You can walk away and come back later — no need to keep prompting.

New Agents View

Alongside /goal, the update adds a claude agents view that shows every active session in three states: working, blocked on you, or done. This addresses the pain point of juggling multiple sessions and losing track of which one needs your input.

Notable Details

• Version: v2.1.139 (104 changes in this release)
• This is the first fire-and-forget loop Claude Code has shipped.
• Upgrade via: claude upgrade or reinstall.