CodeMachine v0.8.0 Adds Controller Pattern Because Even AI Knows Clients Can’t Decide What They Want

CodeMachine, a workflow automation platform, has introduced the Controller pattern in its latest version, 0.8.0, to facilitate pre-workflow conversations between humans and AI agents. This feature addresses a significant gap in agentic workflows by allowing for requirements clarification and session persistence before autonomous execution. The Controller pattern enables a product owner to have a conversation with an AI agent, gathering requirements and clarifying scope, before handing off to specialized agents for analysis, architecture, and implementation. This approach matches how real development actually works, with a clear handoff and mid-workflow return capability. The controller function declares which agent handles pre-workflow conversation, and the session is persisted to disk, enabling resume on crash and log viewing. CodeMachine's Controller pattern has significant implications for the industry, enabling more efficient and effective workflow automation. The platform is available on GitHub, with documentation and workflow examples available at codemachine.co.