{"title":"Tool-Chain Deadlocks: Wait-State Collisions","region":"Global","category":"Architecture","description":"Preventing circular dependencies in multi-agent tool usage.","lastUpdated":"2026-02-23","steps":["Assign 'Resource Levels' to all tools to prevent circular calls.","Implement a 'Global Watchdog' that kills cycles after 30 seconds.","Enforce 'One-Way' tool dependency trees for complex plans.","Use a 'Deadlock Detector' middleware to audit agent message logs.","Provide 'Simulated Data' fallbacks for tools stuck in wait states."],"url":"https://checklist.day/tool-chain-deadlocks-wait-state-collisions"}