Description

Detects agentic requests that use an excessive number of tools per request, indicating the agent may be spinning on failing approaches.

When Triggered

{{count}} agentic requests used {{extra.minToolsPerReq}}+ tools each (avg {{extra.avgTools}}). The agent may be spinning on failing approaches.

How to Improve

Break complex tasks into smaller, focused requests. If the agent is looping, cancel and rephrase with clearer constraints.

Examples

{{extra.toolCount}} tools: "{{message}}..."

Detection Logic

scan: requests
match: toolsUsed.length >= thresholds.minToolsPerReq AND (agentMode == "agent" OR agentName != "")
aggregate: count
totalTools: flatCount(matched, "toolsUsed")
avgTools: round(totalTools / count)
check: count >= thresholds.minReqs
examples: {{toolsUsed.length}} tools: "{{messageText | truncate:60}}"