How to stop agents from burning API credits on pointless research loops?
BeautifulFood4653 · reddit · 2026-08-26
A developer asks how to set stopping thresholds for an agent equipped with web search tools to prevent it from entering endless information挖掘 loops and wasting API credits. The core challenge is defining when information is sufficient versus when to stop searching and make a conservative decision or flag for human review.
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