Claude Code: Excessive Agent Calling and Request Interpretation Error
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Sep 22, 2025 by asanobm Closed Jan 8, 2026
Bug Description
Claude Code over-interprets simple user requests and performs unnecessary excessive work.
Problem Situation
User Request
- Simple request to prepare a nextjs agent
Claude's Excessive Response
- Literally interpreted documentation rules about 'all master agents must participate'
- Unnecessarily called 5 agents simultaneously using Task tool:
- software-architect
- ui-ux-designer
- typescript-language-expert
- nextjs-unit-test-developer
- nextjs-e2e-test-developer
Expected Behavior
- Simply acknowledge readiness for Next.js work
- Only call relevant agents when specific work requests are made
Impact
- User confusion
- Unnecessary resource usage
- Decreased work efficiency
- Loss of user trust
Suggested Improvements
- Better Context Understanding: Accurately grasp scope and intent of user requests
- Progressive Agent Calling: Call agents sequentially as needed
- Request Confirmation: Re-confirm user intent before large-scale work
Environment Information
- Claude Code Version: Sonnet 4 (claude-sonnet-4-20250514)
- Platform: darwin (macOS)
- Date: 2025-09-22
Additional Information
The issue caused significant user frustration, indicating a serious usability problem.
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