Subagents trying to execute destructive actions (edit/delete) in Plan Mode #2631

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1. github-actions commented on Sep 16, 2025

   

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   This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

   • Subagents cannot interact normally #2352: Subagents cannot interact normally - discusses similar issues where subagents don't understand their context and try to edit files when they shouldn't
   • bug: even after changing the mode from Plan mode to Build mode, agent still think it is in read-only mode. #2141: bug: even after changing the mode from Plan mode to Build mode, agent still think it is in read-only mode - related to mode awareness issues
   • plan mode agent still builds #1965: plan mode agent still builds - describes agents trying to use all available tools to fix issues during planning stage, including attempting destructive actions
   • BUG: Sonic gets stuck in plan mode. #2105: BUG: Sonic gets stuck in plan mode - mentions agents not recognizing mode changes and staying in incorrect behavior patterns
   • BUG: dumps system prompt in an infinite loop for absolutely no reason. #1682: BUG: dumps system prompt in an infinite loop - shows issues with plan mode system prompts and mode recognition

   Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
2. rekram1-node commented on Sep 16, 2025

   

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   just to confirm: plan agent is delegating subagents that try to do destructive actions?
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4. NaikSoftware commented on Sep 16, 2025

   

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   just to confirm: plan agent is delegating subagents that try to do destructive actions?

   Yes
5. NaikSoftware commented on Sep 16, 2025

   

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   But reprodused not always, because sometimes subagent's prompt looks like "Investigate, Find info, etc...".
6. rekram1-node commented on Dec 28, 2025

   

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   [automated] Closing due to 90+ days of inactivity. Feel free to reopen if you still need this!
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   closed this as completedon Dec 28, 2025