[FEATURE] When running subagents, label each tool call with the subagent name (visual studio code)

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Activity 0 comments · opened Jul 28, 2026

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  • [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)

Problem Statement

When working with subagents in visual studio code, the main chat window does not show which subagent performed which tool call. it would be useful to be able to see what subagent performed which actions.

This would help evaluating if sub agents are doing what they are supposed to do.

Proposed Solution

If a subagent performed a tool call such as MCP call, bash, etc, label the tool with the subagents name.
something like:

  • Bash (subagent writer) xxxxxx
  • N8n-mcp [get_workflow_details] (subagent reviewer) xxxxx

Alternative Solutions

I tried to give the orchestrator instructions to label tool calls, but the UI doesn't allow for this at the moment.

Priority

Medium - Would be very helpful

Feature Category

Interactive mode (TUI)

Use Case Example

I'm using a fetcher/writer/reviewer loop to develop N8N workflows.
the main window acts as orchestrator for these three subagents.
right now, i'm unsure which agent is actually doing the tool calls i see. main orchestrator, or the sub agents.
to limit token usage and refine the instructions, knowing which agent does what is needed.

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