Agent Runs
The Agent Runs view shows the history of all agent sessions in your workspace. It's where you track what your agents have done, review their outputs, and manage session history.
Accessing Agent Runs
Click Agent Runs in the sidebar or press Ctrl+6 to open the view.
Session List
The main panel shows all agent sessions with:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Agent | Which agent ran (with icon) |
| Status | Current state of the session |
| Started | When the session began |
| Duration | How long it ran |
| Linked Ticket | Associated ticket (if any) |
| Effort Level | Effort setting used (Opus 4.6 only) |
| Mode | Session type (Standard, Council, Team) |
Session Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Running | Agent is currently working |
| Completed | Finished successfully |
| Failed | Ended with an error |
| Cancelled | Stopped by user |
| Waiting | Paused for input or approval |
| Waiting Permission | Paused for tool approval |
Session Details
Click a session to view its details:
Messages Tab
Shows the full conversation:
- User prompts
- Agent responses
- Tool calls with inputs and results
- Thinking blocks (if extended thinking was enabled)
Output Tab
Shows the structured output from the agent (if the agent has an output schema defined).
Activity Tab
Shows a timeline of events:
- When the session started
- Tool executions
- Permission requests
- Errors or warnings
- When it completed
Council Mode Sessions
Council Mode creates special multi-model sessions that appear in Agent Runs with a distinct icon.
What's Different
| Feature | Standard Session | Council Session |
|---|---|---|
| Models | Single model | Multiple models in debate |
| Structure | Free-form conversation | Round-based discussion |
| Output | Direct response | Synthesized conclusion from all models |
| Icon | Agent icon | Council icon (debate) |
Viewing Council Sessions
Council sessions show:
- Round tabs — Switch between debate rounds
- Per-model responses — See what each model said
- Synthesis — The combined conclusion
- Persona labels — Custom personas are labeled
Linking Council Sessions
Like standard sessions, council sessions can be linked to tickets for traceability.
Agent Teams
Agent Teams run coordinated multi-agent sessions where agents collaborate on complex tasks.
Team Session View
Team sessions show:
- Team roster — All agents in the team with their roles
- Communication log — Messages between agents
- Individual outputs — What each agent produced
- Coordination timeline — Handoffs and task assignments
Team Roles
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Lead | Coordinates the team and makes final decisions |
| Researcher | Gathers information and context |
| Implementer | Writes code or produces deliverables |
| Reviewer | Reviews and validates work |
Actions
Continue Session
If a session is waiting for input or was paused, click Continue to resume it.
Fork Session
Create a new branch from any point in the session:
- Find the message you want to branch from
- Click the fork icon
- Enter your new prompt
- A new session starts from that point
Link to Ticket
Associate a session with a ticket:
- Click the session options menu
- Select Link to Ticket
- Choose a ticket from the dropdown
The session will appear in the ticket's Sessions tab.
Archive
Archive completed sessions to keep your workspace clean:
- Click the session options menu
- Select Archive
- Optionally link to a ticket for reference
Archived sessions remain accessible from linked tickets.
Filtering
Filter the session list by:
| Filter | Options |
|---|---|
| Agent | Show sessions for a specific agent |
| Status | Filter by status (Running, Completed, Failed, etc.) |
| Time | Today, This Week, This Month, All |
| Ticket | Show sessions linked to a specific ticket |
Bulk Actions
Select multiple sessions to:
- Archive them together
- Delete them
- Export their outputs
Comparison with Chat
Agent Runs and Chat both show conversations with Claude, but:
| Agent Runs | Chat |
|---|---|
| Sessions with defined agents | Free-form conversations |
| Structured input/output | Natural conversation |
| Often automated or triggered | Always user-initiated |
| Shows in Agent Runs view | Shows in Chat view |
Both can be linked to tickets and both support branching.
| Agent Teams | Council Mode |
|---|---|
| Multiple coordinated agents | Multiple models on one topic |
| Structured role assignment | Debate-style discussion |
| Ongoing collaboration | Round-based, time-limited |
| Shows in Agent Runs view | Shows in Agent Runs view |
Related
- AI Agents for creating and configuring agents
- Tickets for linking sessions to work items
- Chat for free-form conversations
- Council Mode for multi-model debate sessions
- Agent Teams for multi-agent collaboration