diff --git a/cli-config.yaml.example b/cli-config.yaml.example
index d7dfdb028f6e..d1ce3b08e2b4 100644
--- a/cli-config.yaml.example
+++ b/cli-config.yaml.example
@@ -778,10 +778,10 @@ skills:
 # Agent Behavior
 # =============================================================================
 agent:
-  # Maximum tool-calling iterations per conversation (default: 90)
+  # Maximum tool-calling iterations per conversation (default: 500)
   # Higher = more room for complex tasks, but costs more tokens
   # Recommended: 20-30 for focused tasks, 50-100 for open exploration
-  max_turns: 90
+  max_turns: 500
 
   # Inactivity timeout for gateway agent runs (seconds, 0 = unlimited).
   # The agent can run indefinitely when actively calling tools or receiving