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Anyone else's coding agent just sit there for 30 minutes?
Users report AI coding agents stalling for extended periods, sometimes up to 30 minutes, on tasks that should take only a few minutes. The causes appear to vary, with potential factors including context bloat, tool call hanging, or waiting on confirmation. Builders should evaluate strategies to detect and mitigate stalling agents, such as timeouts or automated restarts. This issue seems common enough to warrant investigation into improving agent reliability.
Key takeaways
- AI coding agents can stall for 30+ minutes on simple tasks.
- Causes may include context bloat, tool call hanging, or waiting on confirmation.
- Builders should consider implementing timeouts or restarts to mitigate stalling.