How do I stop a tool loop from running forever?

Your code controls the loop, so put limits in it:

• Cap rounds (for example 10 tool rounds per user request).
• Detect repeats: if the same tool is called with the same arguments twice, return a note saying so.
• Budget tokens: stop when a request's total usage passes a threshold.
• On the cap, send a final message asking the model to answer with what it has, using tool_choice: "none".

Good to know#

• Retry only 429 and 5xx errors, with backoff; honour Retry-After when it's sent. Which errors to retry
• If calls fail unexpectedly, check status.clatterlabs.com before debugging further.
• Every response has an X-Request-Id; log it so a request can be found later. Why log it

Still need help?#

• General support: support@clatterlabs.com or team@clatterlabs.xyz
• Infrastructure questions, or permanent deletion of your data (your whole account or one service): infrastructure@clatterlabs.xyz

We usually reply within the first hour, and always within 24 hours. A full support team is with you.