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docs: document --only and --text flags for /gsd-autonomous (#695) (#716)

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Adds --only N and --text to the COMMANDS.md reference table and the
run-phases-autonomously how-to guide, revised to fit the Diataxis
framework (reference: factual/parallel rows; how-to: goal-framed sections).
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@@ -42,6 +42,18 @@ Resume with: /gsd-autonomous --from 6
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## Run a single phase
To run exactly one phase without triggering the milestone lifecycle, use `--only N`:
```bash
/gsd-autonomous --only 4
```
If the phase is already complete, autonomous mode exits immediately with a message rather than re-running it.
---
## Run with interactive discuss
By default, autonomous mode answers discuss questions automatically using smart discuss (batch table proposals). If you want to answer design questions yourself while keeping plan and execute out of the main context:
@@ -57,6 +69,19 @@ In interactive mode:
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## Run on a non-Claude runtime
To run autonomously on a runtime that does not support the `AskUserQuestion` tool (for example Codex CLI or Gemini CLI), add `--text`:
```bash
/gsd-autonomous --text
/gsd-autonomous --from 3 --text
```
All interactive prompts become plain numbered lists; type the choice number to respond.
---
## What safety gates still apply
Autonomous mode does not bypass GSD's quality pipeline. Each phase still:
@@ -78,7 +103,7 @@ Do not use `/gsd-autonomous` when:
- **Phases have unsettled design decisions.** If you have not run `/gsd-discuss-phase` and your `PROJECT.md` does not capture your preferences, smart discuss will make autonomous choices you may not agree with. Run discuss interactively first, or use `--interactive`.
- **You need fine-grained control over a single phase.** For one phase, `/gsd-execute-phase N` gives you step-by-step output and lets you react before continuing. Autonomous mode is designed for bulk unattended runs.
- **You need fine-grained control over a single phase.** For one phase, `/gsd-execute-phase N` gives you step-by-step output and lets you react before continuing. Use `--only N` if you want the autonomous quality pipeline on a single phase but do not need step-by-step interaction.
- **The phase has novel or high-risk work.** Autonomous mode skips pauses unless it hits a blocker. On a phase where you expect surprises, stay in the loop with manual execution.