Agent UX is so bad, users are rediscovering progress bars
IanArawjo · x · 2026-08-27
A developer criticizes current Agent UX for being a "black box" and introduces a micro-skill called progress-check. It displays an animated progress bar while agents work on long-running tasks, improving transparency and reducing user anxiety.
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