Handling Actions

During a task, both the supervisor and subagents may need your input-approving operations, answering questions, or making decisions. Multi streamlines this workflow so you never miss an action.

Types of Actions

Approval Requests

Subagents inherit your approval settings. When a subagent attempts an operation that requires approval (file writes, command execution, etc.), it pauses and waits for your response.

Questions

Sometimes a subagent needs clarification to proceed. Rather than guessing, it will ask you directly and wait for your answer.

Max Steps Reached

When the supervisor or a subagent hits the maximum step limit, you’ll be prompted to approve continuation or stop the task.

Responding to Subagent Actions

Action Needed Indicator

When a subagent requires your input, the subagents bubble displays an Action Needed badge. This visual cue ensures you know immediately when something is waiting.

Click the badge to jump directly to the subagent that needs attention. You’ll land in its conversation view, right at the pending action.

Automatic Navigation for Main Agent

When the supervisor agent needs action (not a subagent), Multi automatically opens the main chat view and scrolls to the pending request. No manual navigation required.

Taking Action

Once you’re viewing the agent that needs input:

1. Review the request or question
2. Provide your response-approve, reject, or answer
3. The agent continues its work

After responding, you can return to the main chat or continue monitoring. The subagents bubble updates to reflect that the action has been handled.

Staying on Top of Multiple Actions

In complex tasks with many subagents, multiple actions may queue up. The subagents bubble shows all pending actions, letting you work through them in any order.

Tip: Address actions promptly to keep subagents unblocked and your task moving forward efficiently.