[Feature Request] Prioritize complete solutions over workarounds when fix complexity is low

Status Open
Reported on v2.1.217
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Jul 22, 2026

Bug Description
"Claude Code frequently suggests quick workarounds and defers proper fixes to 'later,' even when it can implement complete solutions in minutes. This creates unnecessary technical debt. What I expected: Claude Code should evaluate how long a fix actually takes before recommending workarounds. When a proper solution is quick to implement (which it often is for Claude), it should default to doing the real fix immediately rather than suggesting to defer it. Why this matters: The behavior seems to stem from training data where developers defer fixes, but Claude Code's capabilities are different—it can resolve issues in minutes that would take humans much longer to think through and implement. Suggestion: Before recommending a workaround, Claude Code should assess fix complexity and time, then choose the proper solution when it's feasible to execute quickly."

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: vscode
  • Version: 2.1.217
  • Feedback ID: c9cf26bf-8492-457d-a766-072c06b35720

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