# opencode 1.18.2: nested subagents disabled by default

> Subagents can no longer spawn their own subagents unless a `subagent_depth` limit is configured, changing default behaviour for anyone relying on recursive delegation. The rest is desktop UI fixes and a reasoning-depth tweak for Meta models.

| | |
|---|---|
| **Tool** | opencode |
| **Version** | v1.18.2 |
| **Kind** | release |
| **Published** | 2026-07-15 |
| **Observed** | 2026-08-11 |
| **Significance** | 3/5 |
| **Breaking** | yes |
| **Categories** | breaking, fix, feature |

> **Note:** this classification is below our confidence threshold and is pending human review.

## What changed


- Subagents no longer launch nested subagents by default; opt back in via a `subagent_depth` limit
- Default reasoning depth adjusted for Meta models
- Desktop: `Mod+N` added as an extra new-tab shortcut
- Desktop: Help button restored in release builds
- Desktop: sessions with a `null` archive time stay visible on the home list
- Desktop: drawer close button hidden on Windows (conflicted with window chrome)
- `FSUtil.ensureDir` now tolerates `AlreadyExists`


## Sources

- [github_release](https://github.com/anomalyco/opencode/releases/tag/v1.18.2) — retrieved 2026-08-11

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