diff --git a/packages/coding-agent/src/task/index.ts b/packages/coding-agent/src/task/index.ts
index 10222376b..89880c747 100644
--- a/packages/coding-agent/src/task/index.ts
+++ b/packages/coding-agent/src/task/index.ts
@@ -518,6 +518,7 @@ export class TaskTool implements AgentTool<TaskToolSchemaInstance, TaskToolDetai
 	readonly label = "Task";
 	readonly summary = "Spawn subagents to complete delegated tasks";
 	readonly strict = false;
+	readonly loadMode = "essential";
 	readonly renderResult = renderResult;
 	// Suppress the streaming call preview once a (partial or final) result exists
 	// so the task renders as ONE block that transitions in place — not a pending