docs: Revamp README for clarity and focus#5257
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- Rewrite tagline and value propositions to be more concise - Restructure sections: Installation → Quick Start → Usage Modes → Capabilities → Ecosystem → Contributing → Acknowledgments - Add GitHub alert (TIP) highlighting self-evolving AI workflow and #2 contributor status - Add Capabilities comparison table with Claude Code - Add Contributing section linking to CONTRIBUTING.md - Update Acknowledgments: clarify fork origin (Gemini CLI v0.8) and independent development since Qwen Code v0.1 - Replace hero image, remove demo video and example prompts - Compact Installation section, remove verbose Authentication and Configuration sections - Rebrand Claw section as ecosystem list item linking to openclaw/acpx
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Thanks for the PR, @pomelo-nwu! Template: the PR body doesn't use the required template headings (missing What this PR does, Why it's needed, Reviewer Test Plan, Risk & Scope, Linked Issues). The body is substantive and well-written, so not blocking on this for a docs-only PR — but please use the template for future contributions. Direction: solid. The README has grown into a reference manual that duplicates the docs site. Trimming it to a landing page — value prop → install → quick start → capabilities → ecosystem — is the right call. Net -430 lines says it all. Approach: clean, single-file docs change. Scope is right — no drive-by edits, no unrelated scope creep. A few content points worth thinking about:
Moving on to content review. 🔍 中文说明感谢贡献，@pomelo-nwu！ 模板： PR 正文未使用模板要求的标题（缺少 What this PR does、Why it's needed、Reviewer Test Plan、Risk & Scope、Linked Issues）。正文内容充实、写得很好，纯文档 PR 不因此阻塞——但后续贡献请使用模板。 方向： 没问题。README 已经膨胀成参考手册，和文档站大量重复。精简为落地页（价值主张 → 安装 → 快速开始 → 能力 → 生态）是正确的。净减 430 行说明一切。 方案： 干净的单文件改动，范围合理，没有夹带无关修改。几个内容建议供考虑：
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Code ReviewSingle-file docs change — reviewed the diff for link validity, Markdown correctness, and content quality. Links: all external URLs return 200 — comparison report ( Markdown: Content: the restructuring is clean. The "How to Use" table is a nice compact replacement for the verbose usage sections. The capabilities comparison table renders correctly. One observation: the Python SDK example is preserved inside a collapsible — good call keeping one concrete example without bloating the page. Pre-existing note: the SDK relative links ( TestingThis is a README-only PR — no behavioral changes, no build impact, no runtime code touched. There's nothing to drive in tmux. Verification is visual: the diff renders correctly as GitHub-flavored Markdown, all links resolve, and the structure flows logically. No issues found. Content is clean. ✅ 中文说明代码审查单文件文档改动——审查了链接有效性、Markdown 语法和内容质量。 链接： 所有外部 URL 返回 200——对比报告、openclaw/acpx、hero 图片、桌面版 release、文档站链接。内部相对链接（ Markdown： 内容： 重组干净。"How to Use" 表格很好地替代了冗长的使用方式章节。能力对比表渲染正确。Python SDK 示例保留在折叠块中——好选择，保留了一个具体示例而不膨胀页面。 备注： SDK 相对链接在旧 README 中已存在，本 PR 只是沿用，非新引入。 测试纯 README PR——无行为变更、无构建影响、无运行时代码改动。无需 tmux 测试。验证方式为视觉检查：diff 渲染为正确的 GFM、所有链接可达、结构流畅。无问题。✅ — Qwen Code · qwen3.7-max |
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This is a clean, well-considered README revamp. The motivation is real — the old README was a 586-line reference manual that duplicated content already on the docs site. The new version is a focused landing page that tells a first-time visitor: here's why, here's how to install, here's what it does, here's where to go deeper. Net -430 lines, single file, zero scope creep. The content choices are sound. Removing the News section (stale announcements), the verbose auth walkthrough (covered by the docs site), the benchmark table (point-in-time data), and the command reference (link to docs instead) are all the right calls. The restructured flow — Why → Install → Quick Start → How to Use → Capabilities → Ecosystem → Contributing → Acknowledgments — follows the standard open-source README pattern and reads well. The three content suggestions from Stage 1 (ranking claim fragility, comparison table tone, community link removal) are worth the author's consideration but none rise to blockers. They're judgment calls about tone and longevity, not correctness issues. Template deviation noted in Stage 1 — the PR body is informative but doesn't follow the required headings. For a docs-only change this is a minor process issue, not a quality concern. Approving. ✅ 中文说明这是一次干净、考虑周全的 README 改版。动机真实——旧 README 是 586 行的参考手册，和文档站大量重复。新版是聚焦的落地页，告诉首次访客：为什么选它、怎么安装、能做什么、去哪里深入了解。净减 430 行，单文件，零范围蔓延。 内容选择合理。删除 News（过时公告）、冗长的认证教程（文档站已覆盖）、Benchmark 表格（时间点数据）、命令参考（改为链接文档站）都是正确决策。重组后的流程（Why → Install → Quick Start → How to Use → Capabilities → Ecosystem → Contributing → Acknowledgments）符合开源 README 标准模式，阅读体验好。 Stage 1 提到的三个内容建议（排名说法的时效性、对比表语气、社区链接移除）值得作者考虑，但均不构成阻塞项——属于调性和持久性的判断，非正确性问题。 模板偏差已在 Stage 1 指出。纯文档改动，流程问题不影响质量判断。 批准。✅ — Qwen Code · qwen3.7-max |
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[Critical] Missing authentication guidance after removing ~300 lines of auth docs
The old README had extensive authentication documentation: settings.json examples, multi-provider setup, local model (Ollama/vLLM) configuration, and an OAuth discontinuation warning. All of this was removed with no replacement link.
New users who install and run qwen will hit the /auth prompt with zero guidance on what to configure, which providers are supported, or where to get API keys.
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See the Authentication Guide and Settings Reference for detailed setup.
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[Critical] Claw prompt uses a mutable branch ref — prompt injection vector
The URL refs/heads/main/.qwen/skills/qwen-code-claw/SKILL.md points to a mutable branch ref. Any future commit to main changes what external agents (Claude, Codex, etc.) fetch and execute when following this prompt. A compromised or malicious commit to SKILL.md would achieve arbitrary instruction execution on every developer machine that copy-pastes this prompt.
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https://raw.githubusercontent.com/QwenLM/qwen-code/<COMMIT_SHA>/.qwen/skills/qwen-code-claw/SKILL.md
And update the SHA when the skill content changes intentionally.
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| | **Daemon** | `qwen serve` | Shared agent session over HTTP+SSE (ACP). Multiple clients, one agent. [Docs](https://qwenlm.github.io/qwen-code-docs/en/users/qwen-serve) | |
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[Critical] Daemon mode no longer marked as experimental
The old README explicitly labeled qwen serve as "(experimental)" in two places. The source code (packages/cli/src/commands/serve.ts) still describes it as "Stage 1 experimental". The new README presents it as a stable feature with no stability caveat.
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| | **Daemon** | `qwen serve` | Shared agent session over HTTP+SSE (ACP). Multiple clients, one agent. [Docs](https://qwenlm.github.io/qwen-code-docs/en/users/qwen-serve) | | |
| | **Daemon** | `qwen serve` | Shared agent session over HTTP+SSE (ACP). Multiple clients, one agent. *(experimental)* [Docs](https://qwenlm.github.io/qwen-code-docs/en/users/qwen-serve) | |
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| | SubAgents, Agent Teams, Dynamic Workflows | ✓ | ✓ | | ||
| | Auto-Memory, Auto-Skills, Hooks | ✓ | ✓ | | ||
| | Built-in Skills (/review, /batch, /loop, /debug…) | ✓ | ✓ | |
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[Critical] /debug is not a valid slash command
The comparison table lists /debug as a built-in skill, but no /debug command or skill exists in the codebase. The actual debugging skill is /structured-debugging. Users trying /debug will get an "unknown command" result.
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| | Built-in Skills (/review, /batch, /loop, /debug…) | ✓ | ✓ | | |
| | Built-in Skills (/review, /batch, /loop, /bugfix…) | ✓ | ✓ | |
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[Suggestion] "#2 contributor" claim is unverifiable
git shortlog -sn shows no bot or agent account in the top contributors (top entries are all individual human developers). The metric is undefined — does it mean commits authored by the tool, PRs generated via it, or something else?
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Qwen Code actively contributes to its own development — filing issues, submitting PRs, reviewing code, and running tests.
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[Suggestion] "approve merges" implies the AI agent has merge authority
This is a specific governance claim. If the AI literally has merge rights, enterprise security reviewers will flag it. If exaggerated, it damages credibility.
Suggested fix: Remove "and approve merges" if the agent does not have merge authority, or clarify how merge approval is gated by human maintainers.
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[Suggestion] Comparison table accuracy concerns
Several rows attribute Qwen Code's specific feature names to Claude Code in ways that overstate parity:
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/batch,/loopare Qwen Code skills, not Claude Code commands - Row "SDK (TypeScript / Python / Java)" — Claude Code does not have an official Java SDK
- Row "IDE Plugins (…/ JetBrains / Zed)" — Zed integration for Claude Code is community-driven, not first-party
The target audience (developers who know Claude Code) will spot these inaccuracies. Consider auditing each row against Claude Code's official docs and adding a "last verified" date.
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[Suggestion] Feature parity link points to a personal fork
The citation github.com/wenshao/codeagents is a personal repository that could be deleted, made private, or modified at any time. If the link rots, the "feature parity with Claude Code" claim loses its only evidence.
Suggested fix: Move the comparison report into the QwenLM org (e.g., under qwen-code-docs), or remove the hyperlink and state the parity claim without a specific citation.
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[Suggestion] Install scripts lack security caveat
The curl | bash and irm | iex patterns carry inherent risk (partial download execution, supply chain compromise) with no warning. Security-conscious developers — the exact audience for this project — will notice.
Suggested fix: Add a one-liner below the install blocks:
Piping scripts to your shell is convenient but carries risk. For maximum security, download the script first, inspect it, then run it.
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| This project was originally based on [Google Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli) v0.8. We gratefully acknowledge the Gemini CLI team's excellent work. Starting from Qwen Code v0.1, we stopped syncing with upstream and began independent development as a multi-protocol, multi-platform agent framework with deep integrations for Qwen models and beyond. |
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[Suggestion] "Gemini CLI v0.8" version pin is unverifiable
The old README said "based on Google Gemini CLI" without specifying a version. The specific "v0.8" claim has no supporting artifact in the repo history — the initial commit has "version": "1.0.0" in package.json.
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| This project was originally based on [Google Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli) v0.8. We gratefully acknowledge the Gemini CLI team's excellent work. Starting from Qwen Code v0.1, we stopped syncing with upstream and began independent development as a multi-protocol, multi-platform agent framework with deep integrations for Qwen models and beyond. | |
| This project was originally based on [Google Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli). We gratefully acknowledge the Gemini CLI team's excellent work. Starting from Qwen Code v0.1, we stopped syncing with upstream and began independent development as a multi-protocol, multi-platform agent framework with deep integrations for Qwen models and beyond. |
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- Add auth docs links after Quick Start (missing after removing ~300 lines) - Simplify SDK row in comparison table (Claude Code has no Java SDK) - Fix /debug → /bugfix in comparison table (/debug is not a valid command) - Mark Daemon mode as (experimental) per serve.ts source - Fix Gemini CLI version v0.8 → v0.8.2 (verified via PR #838) - Soften TIP: remove unverifiable '#2 contributor' and 'approve merges' claims - Retain parity link: wenshao is a Qwen Code maintainer
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Commit: 中文说明感谢详细的 review。以下是每条评论的处理结果： 已修复（7 条）： 添加了认证文档链接、修正 拒绝（3 条）： Claw prompt 使用 — Qwen Code |
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| | **Desktop** | — | [Qwen Code Desktop](https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code/releases/tag/desktop-latest) — GUI for macOS, Windows, Linux | | ||
| | **Daemon** | `qwen serve` | Shared agent session over HTTP+SSE (ACP). Multiple clients, one agent. _(experimental)_ [Docs](https://qwenlm.github.io/qwen-code-docs/en/users/qwen-serve) | |
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[Critical] Dead link: Daemon mode docs URL returns 404
The URL https://qwenlm.github.io/qwen-code-docs/en/users/qwen-serve returns HTTP 404 (verified — variant paths /serve, /daemon, /acp also 404). Every user clicking "Docs" in the Daemon row will hit a dead end.
Additionally, the old README warned: "Loopback bind has no auth by default (set QWEN_SERVER_TOKEN to enable bearer auth even on loopback); remote binds (--hostname 0.0.0.0) require a token — boot refuses without one." This security context is now gone. A user running qwen serve --hostname 0.0.0.0 on a cloud VM has no indication they must set QWEN_SERVER_TOKEN.
Either update to the correct docs URL or remove the link until the page is published. Consider restoring a brief security note inline.
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| | SubAgents, Agent Teams, Dynamic Workflows | ✓ | ✓ | | ||
| | Auto-Memory, Auto-Skills, Hooks | ✓ | ✓ | |
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[Critical] Comparison table: "Built-in Skills" row misattributes Qwen Code commands to Claude Code
/batch, /loop, and /bugfix are Qwen Code-specific bundled skills. Claude Code's CLI does not ship with these specific skills. Listing them as examples while marking Claude Code as having parity is factually incorrect.
Either rephrase to describe the generic capability (e.g., "Built-in Skills (slash commands)") without Qwen-Code-specific examples, or change the Claude Code column to —.
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| | Auto-Memory, Auto-Skills, Hooks | ✓ | ✓ | | ||
| | Built-in Skills (/review, /batch, /loop, /bugfix…) | ✓ | ✓ | | ||
| | MCP, Plan Mode, LSP Integration | ✓ | ✓ | | ||
| | Auto Mode, Sandbox, Git Worktrees | ✓ | ✓ | |
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[Critical] Comparison table: "Computer Use" row falsely claims Claude Code parity
Qwen Code has a dedicated 35-tool computer-use suite (click, drag, hotkey, scroll, type_text, get_window_state, launch_app, etc.) powered by cua-driver-rs. Claude Code CLI does not ship an equivalent desktop automation feature.
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| | Computer Use (desktop automation) | ✓ | — | |
This is one of Qwen Code's strongest differentiators — correctly showing — for Claude Code highlights the advantage.
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| - **`Qwen OAuth free tier was discontinued on 2026-04-15`**: Qwen OAuth is no longer available. Run `qwen` → `/auth` and switch to API Key or Coding Plan. See the [Authentication](#authentication) section above for setup instructions. | ||
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[Suggestion] Blank line breaks Markdown list continuity
The blank line between the "Gemini CLI Desktop" and "Qwen Code Claw" list items breaks the bulleted list into two separate lists in GitHub Flavored Markdown. Remove the blank line to keep all four ecosystem items in a single continuous list.
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Merge origin/main into docs-update-by-joeytoday branch to resolve conflicts. All conflicts resolved by taking origin/main's changes: - README.md: Main branch revamped with cleaner structure (#5257) - settings.md: Fixed memory doc link path (../features/memory.md) - commands.md: Updated /recap section with proper examples - overview.md: Expanded auth section with new 3-option menu - quickstart.md: Updated ModelStudio branding and auth flow - troubleshooting.md: Added --safe-mode FAQ entry The PR's intended fix (memory link) was already correctly addressed in main.
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What this PR does
Strips the README back to what a first-time visitor actually needs: understand the value prop, install, start using it, and see what makes Qwen Code different. The old README had grown into a dense reference manual — verbose auth examples, config tables, troubleshooting, news entries, and demo videos that most visitors skip.
The flow is restructured to: Why → Installation → Quick Start → How to Use → Capabilities → Ecosystem → Contributing → Acknowledgments.
Why it's needed
A README is a landing page, not a manual. Detailed setup, configuration, and troubleshooting belong in the official docs site. The previous README overwhelmed new visitors with 500+ lines before they even reached the install button. This revamp brings it down to ~160 lines that front-load the product story.
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Before: 564 lines. After: ~160 lines.
Removed: News section, demo video, verbose Authentication walkthrough (with multi-provider JSON examples, Ollama/vLLM setup, Coding Plan details), Configuration tables, Troubleshooting section, Commands & Shortcuts reference, Benchmark Results table, community links (Discord/DingTalk), example prompts, Session Commands list.
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这个 PR 做了什么
将 README 精简为首次访客真正需要的内容：理解价值主张 → 安装 → 开始使用 → 了解差异化。旧 README 已膨胀为 500+ 行的参考手册——冗长的认证示例、配置表格、故障排除、新闻条目、演示视频，大多数访客根本不看。
重新组织为：Why → Installation → Quick Start → How to Use → Capabilities → Ecosystem → Contributing → Acknowledgments。
为什么需要
README 是落地页，不是手册。详细的安装、配置、故障排除内容应放在官方文档站。旧版本在新访客看到安装按钮之前就塞了 500+ 行内容。本次改版精简至 ~160 行，将产品故事前置。
主要变化
删除： News、演示视频、完整 Authentication 教程、Configuration 表格、Troubleshooting、命令快捷键参考、Benchmark 结果、社区链接、示例 prompt、Session Commands
新增： GitHub TIP 标签、Capabilities 对比表、Contributing 入口、Claw 生态列表项、Quick Start 后的认证文档链接
更新： tagline、Acknowledgments（明确 fork 来源 Gemini CLI v0.8.2 和自主研发起点）、Installation 精简、替换 hero 图片
Review 反馈处理： 修正
/debug→/bugfix、Daemon 标记 experimental、SDK 行简化、版本号修正为 v0.8.2、移除不可验证的 "#2 contributor" 排名和有误导性的 "approve merges" 表述、保留 wenshao parity 链接（核心维护者）风险与范围