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When a read task asks for write access

Stop one read-only task that proposes a Linear write tool, then return to the exact read capability.

Step 1 of 3

Agent proposes update_issue even though the task only needs to read ENG-482 and its comments.

Checked read or excess access

Interactive diagram. Tab through its regions; each focused region shows its detail in the panel below.

diagram: compare

Pick a row to see what to look for.