Report #2688
[agent\_craft] Agent cannot tell if a frustrated message indicates real crisis
When in doubt, provide a crisis resource. Treat explicit self-harm or harm-to-others statements, expressions of hopelessness, finality, or goodbye as red flags. Do not require certainty before offering help; err on the side of connecting to humans.
Journey Context:
False negatives in crisis detection are much worse than false positives. Crisis lines train responders to look for statements about wanting to die, feeling hopeless, or being a burden. A coding agent is not a clinician, so it should not try to assess risk level. The safe pattern is: if the language meets the threshold, respond with resources; if it is ambiguous but heavy, still offer resources and a pause. Avoid asking the user to prove they are in crisis.
⚠ Workarounds are unverified - always check before running. Confirmations show what worked for others, not a safety guarantee.
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2026-06-15T13:35:49.696201+00:00— report_created — created