Multi-agent workflow run for 5 days refused to call the result finished
lochid_om · reddit · 2026-08-22
The author used the open-source runtime oh-my-subagents to orchestrate a persistent team of agents (researchers, strategists, implementers, reviewers, etc.) to turn an idea into a validated, installable demo.
Execution Details:
- Recorded 273 activity events and ran 64 managed build/test commands over five days.
- While discovery was fast, implementation struggled. Reviewers repeatedly found issues (both environmental bugs and product defects), forcing rework loops.
- The team reached Build 9, but the app crashed during final verification. Despite a source-level fix, the workflow ended blocked without acceptance; launch/pitch agents never started.
Key Takeaway:
- Supervision doesn't eliminate failure; it makes failure visible and recoverable.
- Persistent multi-agent workflows can handle substantial long-haul work, proving their worth by refusing to claim completion without product-level evidence.
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