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TUI Mode (cn command) is for large development tasks that require agentic workflows with human oversight. Perfect for complex refactors, feature implementation, or one-off automation tasks that need monitoring and iteration.

TUI Mode: Large Development Tasks

Make sure you have Gobi CLI installed and are in a project directory.

Example: Implementing a New Feature

Example workflow for adding authentication:

Example: Complex Refactoring

Refactoring a monolithic component:

When to Use TUI Mode

Large development tasks that need oversight
Complex refactors requiring multiple steps
New feature implementation with unknowns
One-off automation tasks you haven’t done before
Debugging complex issues that need exploration

Headless Mode: Automated Workflows

Once you’ve refined a workflow in TUI Mode, convert it to Continuous AI for automation.

Example: From REPL → Continuous AI

Step 1: Develop in TUI Mode
Step 2: Convert to Continuous AI

Common Continuous AI Workflows

When to Use Headless Mode

Proven workflows you’ve tested in TUI Mode
Repetitive tasks that no longer need oversight
CI/CD automation in pipelines
Git hooks for automated checks
Scheduled tasks that run unattended

Available Slash Commands

Common slash commands available in CLI:
  • /clear - Clear the chat history
  • /compact - Summarize chat history into a compact form
  • /config - Switch configuration or organization
  • /exit - Exit the chat
  • /fork - Start a forked chat session from the current history
  • /help - Show help message
  • /info - Show session information
  • /init - Create an AGENTS.md file
  • /login - Authenticate with your account
  • /logout - Sign out of your current session
  • /mcp - Manage MCP server connections
  • /model - Switch between available chat models
  • /resume - Resume a previous chat session
  • /whoami - Check who you’re currently logged in as
Use /help to see all available commands.

The Development Workflow

Recommended Approach: Start complex tasks in TUI Mode to iterate and refine your approach. Once you have a reliable workflow, convert it to Headless Mode for automation.

Workflow Pattern

  1. 🔬 Experiment in TUI Mode
    • Try complex development tasks with human oversight
    • Iterate on prompts and approaches until they work reliably
    • Test edge cases and refine the agent’s behavior
  2. ⚡ Automate with Continuous AI
    • Convert proven REPL workflows to single commands
    • Deploy in CI/CD, git hooks, or scheduled tasks
    • Run with confidence knowing the approach is tested

Next Steps

Create Your First Workflow

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Continuous AI Guide

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