Status Reports
Every agent maintains a live status report — a summary of what it’s currently working on, how far along it is, and any notes about blockers or decisions. See what they’re doing without asking.What’s in a status report
| Field | What it contains |
|---|---|
| Summary | One-line description of current activity |
| Current task | What the agent is actively doing right now |
| Progress | Milestone or percentage toward completion |
| Notes | Detailed context — blockers, decisions made, questions pending |
How status reports update
Agents update their status reports automatically as they work. You don’t need to ask for an update — the agent maintains its own report. The summary and current task are visible on the canvas and in the sidebar, so you can monitor progress without interrupting the agent.Checking status
- On the canvas — the agent’s current task appears below its name
- In the sidebar — see a compact status for each agent
Help flags
When an agent needs human input, it raises a help flag — a ”?” badge on the agent’s canvas node. A help flag means the agent is making progress but hit a decision point that requires your judgment — set guardrails where it matters. Common reasons for help flags:- The agent found two valid approaches and wants you to choose
- The task requires access or permissions the agent doesn’t have
- The agent wants confirmation before making a significant change
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