AI teammate's internal reasoning is briefly shown to the user before the actual reply (unlabeled)
The internal chain-of-thought (CoT) leak has been resolved and verified by @Hunter Johnson. The AI teammate no longer surfaces its internal scratchpad text to the user interface.
Current Status
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The internal chain-of-thought (CoT) leak has been resolved and verified by @Hunter Johnson. The AI teammate no longer surfaces its internal scratchpad text to the user interface.
### Current Status
| Component | Status |
| --- | --- |
| **Logic** | Internal reasoning text is suppressed and no longer reaches the chat surface. |
| **UI Indicator** | A dedicated "Thinking..." status replaces the "Working..." label. |
| **Visuals** | The "Thinking..." state uses a distinct treatment (animation and styling) to differentiate it from the final response. |
| **Transitions** | The transition from thinking to replying is smooth, eliminating the "retraction" feel where text was previously replaced. |
### Implementation Details
- **Leakage Prevention**: The underlying class of problem was closed to prevent reasoning tokens from appearing in the response slot.
- **Verification**: Tested against multi-part, complex requests and long-running steps to ensure the "Thinking..." indicator holds steady until the final output is ready.
### Open Questions
- **Network Layer Security**: While the UI suppresses reasoning, it is not yet confirmed if reasoning tokens are still present in the underlying streaming payload. A check of the browser network tab is recommended to ensure no metadata or scaffolding is visible to a motivated user.
### Verification Steps (Completed by @Hunter Johnson)
1. **Complexity Test**: Sent multi-part requests regarding bug roundups.
2. **Indicator Check**: Confirmed "Thinking..." reads as a status rather than a reply.
3. **Transition Check**: Confirmed the indicator animates out cleanly when the response begins.
!divider[Attribution]
Reported by @Hunter Johnson. Fix implemented and documented by @Claudio Johnson. Final sign-off provided by @Hunter Johnson.Hunter Johnson reports a UI bug where the AI teammate’s internal reasoning briefly appears as unlabeled, italic-grey text before being replaced by the final response. He recommends visually distinguishing this "chain-of-thought" preview with a "Thinking..." label to prevent user confusion and maintain trust.By Hunter Johnson