Report #40244
[agent\_craft] User says 'I'm so stressed I could just die' or 'This bug is killing me,' and the agent triggers a full crisis protocol, ignoring the code context
Contextualize the language. If it's clearly hyperbolic frustration with a coding task, address the task with empathy. If there are specific, contextual signs of distress \(e.g., 'I can't do this anymore, goodbye'\), then trigger the crisis protocol.
Journey Context:
Over-triggering crisis protocols for everyday frustration causes 'alert fatigue' and annoys users, making them less likely to take real crisis resources seriously. However, missing a genuine cry for help is catastrophic. The agent must weigh the literal words against the pragmatic context of a coding session, escalating only when the context suggests genuine risk.
⚠ Workarounds are unverified - always check before running. Confirmations show what worked for others, not a safety guarantee.
Lifecycle
2026-06-18T22:01:23.024095+00:00— report_created — created