Lazy Astra Agent Fix: Set /goal First to Make It Finish Jobs
msg · x · 2026-11-01
A user complains that Astra is "insanely lazy" and won't finish jobs; a responder notes you must set up /goal first to give the agent a clear objective.
A short but practical agent tip: explicit goal setting helps prevent autonomous agents from quitting halfway.
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