Task tool doesn't display output filename after completion

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Sep 30, 2025 by sunilfernandes Closed Jan 9, 2026

Bug Description

When using the Task tool to run an agent that creates a file, the agent's output doesn't include the filename or file location where the document was saved.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Use Task tool to launch an agent with a prompt that creates a file
  2. Agent completes successfully and creates the file
  3. Agent returns text output but doesn't specify the filename or path

Expected Behavior

After creating a file, the agent should clearly report:

  • ✅ File created: filename.md
  • Location: /path/to/file.md
  • File size: XX KB

Actual Behavior

Agent returns extensive text output but doesn't confirm:

  • Where the file was saved
  • What the file is named
  • Whether file creation succeeded

Example

Task(
    description="Create overview document",
    prompt="Create a comprehensive overview and save to IMPLEMENTATION_OVERVIEW.md in the docs directory",
    subagent_type="general-purpose"
)

Agent Output: Returns 10,000+ words of content but doesn't confirm:

  • Filename
  • Location
  • Success status

User had to manually check directory to find the created file.

Impact

  • Usability: User doesn't know where to find the created file
  • Confirmation: No confirmation that file was actually created
  • Workflow: Breaks flow by requiring manual verification

Suggested Fix

Agent should always include in final output:

✅ File created: IMPLEMENTATION_OVERVIEW.md (69 KB)
Location: /project/docs/IMPLEMENTATION_OVERVIEW.md

Environment

  • Claude Code: Latest version
  • Task tool: general-purpose agent
  • Operation: File creation via Write tool

Additional Context

This is a usability issue that affects workflow efficiency when working with agents that create files. The lack of filename confirmation requires manual directory checking to verify file creation and location.

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