Long-running work

Start a goal

Type /goal in the ZeroTwo desktop app, or the desktop app. The goal text becomes both the first prompt and the completion criteria for the task.If the outcome is still unclear, start with /plan. Ask ZeroTwo to interview you, identify constraints, and turn the result into a goal with measurable success criteria. Then start the refined goal with /goal.

Define what done means

Write a goal that lets ZeroTwo verify its own progress. Include three things when they apply:

Goal element	What to include
Outcome	Describe the result you want, not only the activity ZeroTwo should perform.
Constraints	Name required tools, boundaries, compatibility needs, or approaches to avoid.
Verification	Add tests, measurements, or review criteria that prove the work is complete.

For example:

Migrate this codebase from JavaScript to TypeScript. Preserve existing behavior,
compile in strict mode without explicit `any` types, and make the full test suite pass.

Steer a running goal

In the ZeroTwo desktop app, the goal progress row appears above the composer. Use it to pause or resume work, edit the goal, or clear it. You can also send follow-up messages while the goal runs to add context or adjust constraints.Use a side chat when you want a status recap or an explanation without interrupting the main chat. Pause the goal before you expect to lose connectivity, then resume it when you’re ready for ZeroTwo to continue.

Steer running work

Continue in the same chat to add context, adjust constraints, or ask for a status recap. Start a separate chat when another task can run independently.

Steer a running goal

Send a follow-up message in the same interactive session to add context or adjust constraints. Ask for a status recap when you want ZeroCode to summarize progress before it continues.

Steer a running goal

Continue in the same IDE chat to add context, adjust constraints, or ask for a status recap. Keep the workspace available while the goal is running.

Starting a goal doesn’t grant ZeroTwo broader access. It keeps the same sandbox and approval policy and pauses when it needs a decision. With automatic approval reviews, a separate reviewer can evaluate eligible requests without expanding those boundaries.

Run goals in parallel

Each chat keeps its own context, messages, results, and goal. Run chats concurrently, but avoid letting two chats change the same files. Use worktrees to give parallel coding chats separate checkouts.

For local work, turn on Prevent sleep while running in settings so your Mac stays awake. Use Pets or system notifications to see when a chat needs input or is ready for review.

Workflows

Capabilities

Reference

Long-running work

Start a goal

Define what done means

Steer a running goal

Steer running work

Steer a running goal

Steer a running goal

Run goals in parallel

​Start a goal

​Define what done means

​Steer a running goal

​Steer running work

​Steer a running goal

​Steer a running goal

​Run goals in parallel

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Start a goal

Define what done means

Steer a running goal

Steer running work

Steer a running goal

Steer a running goal

Run goals in parallel

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