fix-loop

To stop AI agents from aimlessly looping when fixing failing tests, enforce a single-pass, diagnostic-first workflow that mandates root-cause analysis and regression testing before applying minimal code modifications.

Deterministic single-attempt bug fixing in automated debugging is a strict workflow that enforces a one-attempt-per-invocation rule, preventing runaway agent behavior and ensuring human oversight during code modification.

To diagnose root causes before modifying code in CI pipelines, mandate a diagnostic phase to analyze the specific failure, apply a targeted fix, and verify the result through regression testing without broad refactoring.

Single-pass automated debugging works with strict safety protocols by enforcing verifiable interventions, preventing unauthorized configuration changes, and ensuring code stability through mandatory regression testing.

Your automated testing workflow needs bounded execution for code fixes to prevent over-editing, ensure targeted interventions, and maintain code stability by restricting the agent to a single, verifiable modification attempt per invocation.

You should not use minimal fixes for failing CI checks when the root cause requires broad refactoring, as this diagnostic-first approach intentionally prevents unauthorized configuration changes and unintended code modifications to ensure strict stability.