Webhook Recursion Loop: API updates trigger infinite events (Financial & Operational Risk)

[LeoTR]

I'm reporting a critical architectural gap in the Webhook system (specifically post.update / thread.update). The current implementation lacks "origin-awareness," meaning it treats API-based updates exactly the same as human interactions.

This creates a dangerous "infinite recursion loop" for anyone using two-way automation.

The Loop Scenario (How it happens):

1. A user posts a thread -> Webhook fires.
2. An external automation tool (middleware)...

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