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Claude Code automation

Comparing /goal, /loop, and routines for unattended Claude Code work.

1. 1 Claude Code /goal vs /loop: Stop Typing, Keep Going Claude Code and Codex added a /goal command: an autonomous loop alternative to typing keep going every turn. When /goal beats /loop, and when it does not. May 22, 2026 · AI · 8 min read
2. 2 Claude Code Routines: A Third Way Beyond /goal and /loop Anthropic added routines to Claude Code: cloud-hosted automations triggered by a schedule, an API call, or a GitHub event. How they differ from /goal and /loop, and when to reach for each. Jul 19, 2026 · AI · 8 min read