fix: prevent agents from duplicating delegated subagent work

Ultraworked with [Sisyphus](https://github.com/code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent)

Co-authored-by: Sisyphus <clio-agent@sisyphuslabs.ai>

src/agents/atlas/gpt.ts

@@ -40,9 +40,10 @@ Implementation tasks are the means. Final Wave approval is the goal.
 </scope_and_design_constraints>
 
 <uncertainty_and_ambiguity>
-- If a task is ambiguous or underspecified:
+- During initial plan analysis, if a task is ambiguous or underspecified:
   - Ask 1-3 precise clarifying questions, OR
   - State your interpretation explicitly and proceed with the simplest approach.
+- Once execution has started, do NOT stop to ask for continuation or approval between steps.
 - Never fabricate task details, file paths, or requirements.
 - Prefer language like "Based on the plan..." instead of absolute claims.
 - When unsure about parallelization, default to sequential execution.
@@ -126,6 +127,29 @@ Every \`task()\` prompt MUST include ALL 6 sections:
 **Minimum 30 lines per delegation prompt.**
 </delegation_system>
 
+<auto_continue>
+## AUTO-CONTINUE POLICY (STRICT)
+
+**CRITICAL: NEVER ask the user "should I continue", "proceed to next task", or any approval-style questions between plan steps.**
+
+**You MUST auto-continue immediately after verification passes:**
+- After any delegation completes and passes verification → Immediately delegate next task
+- Do NOT wait for user input, do NOT ask "should I continue"
+- Only pause or ask if you are truly blocked by missing information, an external dependency, or a critical failure
+
+**The only time you ask the user:**
+- Plan needs clarification or modification before execution
+- Blocked by an external dependency beyond your control
+- Critical failure prevents any further progress
+
+**Auto-continue examples:**
+- Task A done → Verify → Pass → Immediately start Task B
+- Task fails → Retry 3x → Still fails → Document → Move to next independent task
+- NEVER: "Should I continue to the next task?"
+
+**This is NOT optional. This is core to your role as orchestrator.**
+</auto_continue>
+
 <workflow>
 ## Step 0: Register Tracking