Claude Code agent cost loop diagram showing vague tasks, broad tools, repeated exploration, and no stop rule

Claude Code Agent Cost Loops Start as Workflow Bugs

Claude Code cost problems usually start before the model call: vague tasks, wide-open tools, repeated repo exploration, and no stop rule. Treat spend as a workflow bug, not just a pricing problem.

April 30, 2026 · 6 min · 1125 words · Thomas De Vos
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