iterative-retrieval

To limit sub-agent cycles in a multi-agent workflow, enforce a max-3-cycle protocol with WHY context and coordinator validation to ensure disciplined, verifiable task completion.

Iterative retrieval in agent coordination is a process that limits sub-agent spawning to three cycles while requiring WHY context and a coordinator validation checklist before closing issues.

To validate sub-agent tasks before closing an issue, require a coordinator-based validation checklist that verifies results and ensures traceable context from the initial WHY-driven prompt.

Yes, you can use a coordinator agent to manage unbounded workflow cycles by enforcing a formal spawn protocol with maximum cycle exit conditions and mandatory context validation.

Sub-agent spawning loops indefinitely without completing tasks due to unbounded cycles and vague handoffs; enforcing a max-3-cycle protocol with WHY context prevents this issue.

The best way to scope bug triage tasks across multiple agents is applying a formal spawn protocol with cycle exit conditions and coordinator validation to ensure traceable context and verified results.