diff --git a/agent/deep_assistant.py b/agent/deep_assistant.py
index 0db824e..ceb0809 100644
--- a/agent/deep_assistant.py
+++ b/agent/deep_assistant.py
@@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ def create_custom_cli_agent(
             # Use LocalShellBackend for filesystem + shell execution
             backend = LocalShellBackend(
                 root_dir=workspace_root,
-                virtual_mode=False,
+                virtual_mode=True,
                 inherit_env=True,
                 env=final_shell_env,
             )