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[Bugs] There's no way to cancel/kill run away background agents, short of restarting...

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Description

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**Category:** Bugs

There's no way to cancel/kill run away background agents, short of restarting the app.

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 1.0.0 |
| OS | macOS 26.5.1 |
| Theme | Notionish |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Week 6 |

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Research direction

Start at the /chat entry point and trace how background agents are started and managed. The issue does not name files or tests, so first locate the agent lifecycle and any related tests. Done means a runaway background agent can be cancelled without restarting the app.

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Assessment

Domain
ai, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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