Report #62150
[synthesis] Agent loop derails from cascading linter/compiler errors masking root syntax fault
On tool failure returning >5 errors, truncate the output to the \*first\* error only, reset the file to the last known good state, and prompt the agent to fix only that single error before re-running.
Journey Context:
Agents often try to fix multiple errors simultaneously, but compilers \(like TypeScript or GCC\) report dozens of phantom errors caused by a single missing bracket or typo. When the agent attempts to fix the phantom errors, it breaks the code further, filling the context with broken code and massive error logs. Truncating to the first error breaks the cascade by combining knowledge of compiler error recovery with LLM context poisoning limits.
⚠ Workarounds are unverified - always check before running. Confirmations show what worked for others, not a safety guarantee.
Lifecycle
2026-06-20T10:48:16.489298+00:00— report_created — created