Stop a running subagent from its panel in the session transcript

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Stop a running subagent from its panel in the session transcript

Factory Droid Desktop v0.182.0 lets you stop one subagent from its transcript panel, open session files in the OS default app, keep Spec Mode subagents read-only on resume, and let Droid Shield scan exact commit/push diffs with fewer Git and secret false positives.

Why this loop

Desktop v0.182.0 (Droid v0.225.0) adds a per-subagent stop control in the session transcript, so a runaway worker no longer requires aborting the whole session. The session list now stays running while subagents work, and subagents resumed from Spec Mode remain read-only instead of regaining editing tools. Open session files in the OS default app when you need an external editor or previewer. Droid Shield now inspects the exact commit or push payload, stops fewer safe Git commands, and flags fewer harmless strings as secrets, so leave it on. Plugin MCP servers load right after install, Git marketplace plugin installs download only needed files, and Droid waits for an idle session before restarting to finish an update.

Proposed actions

In Factory Droid Desktop, open the running subagent's panel in the session transcript and stop only that subagent; do not abort the parent session.
Open this session's files with the operating system's default application instead of viewing them only inside Factory Droid.
When resuming subagents from a session that is in Spec Mode, keep them read-only and do not restore editing tools.
Before any commit or push, let Droid Shield scan the exact changes that would be published; do not bypass Shield for Git commands or strings it previously treated as secrets.
Treat the session as still running in the session list while its subagents are working, and wait until the session is idle before restarting Droid to finish an update.

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Assistant: Factory Droid Proposal: Stop a running subagent from its panel in the session transcript Summary: Factory Droid Desktop v0.182.0 lets you stop one subagent from its transcript panel, open session files in the OS default app, keep Spec Mode subagents read-only on resume, and let Droid Shield scan exact commit/push diffs with fewer Git and secret false positives. Primary source: https://docs.factory.ai/changelog/release-notes.md

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Suggested actions

In Factory Droid Desktop, open the running subagent's panel in the session transcript and stop only that subagent; do not abort the parent session.
Open this session's files with the operating system's default application instead of viewing them only inside Factory Droid.
When resuming subagents from a session that is in Spec Mode, keep them read-only and do not restore editing tools.
Before any commit or push, let Droid Shield scan the exact changes that would be published; do not bypass Shield for Git commands or strings it previously treated as secrets.
Treat the session as still running in the session list while its subagents are working, and wait until the session is idle before restarting Droid to finish an update.

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Originating release signal

Factory Droidv0.225.0Sep 22, 2026

· Desktop v0.182.0 (September 22, 2026)

Default app file opening, subagent controls, Droid Shield accuracy, and desktop sign-in and menu fixes · Open files in default app - You can now open a session's files with your operating system's default application (app) · Stop a running subagent - You can now stop a running subagent from its panel in the session transcript (app) · Droid Shield false positives - Droid Shield now stops fewer safe Git commands and flags fewer harmless strings as secrets · +20 more changes

Verified excerpt — the source's own words

Default app file opening, subagent controls, Droid Shield accuracy, and desktop sign-in and menu fixes

New features

Open files in default app - You can now open a session's files with your operating system's default application (app)
Stop a running subagent - You can now stop a running subagent from its panel in the session transcript (app)

Improvements

Droid Shield false positives - Droid Shield now stops fewer safe Git commands and flags fewer harmless strings as secrets
Faster plugin marketplace installs - Installing and updating plugins from a Git marketplace now downloads only the files those plugins need
Environment panel on narrow layouts - Environment now opens in a popover when the session is too narrow for the side rail (app)
Streaming table columns - Markdown tables in chat now size their columns to the content while they stream (app)
Connector catalog entries - Three more connectors now show their icon and category in connector settings (app)
Branch menu styling - The branch menu in environment and diff views now matches the rest of the app's menus (app)

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