diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/contrib/chat/browser/chat.contribution.ts b/src/vs/workbench/contrib/chat/browser/chat.contribution.ts
index fd4ff0ac68a..aae88d01f5e 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/contrib/chat/browser/chat.contribution.ts
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/contrib/chat/browser/chat.contribution.ts
@@ -1441,7 +1441,7 @@ class ChatAgentSettingContribution extends Disposable implements IWorkbenchContr
 						'chat.agent.maxRequests': {
 							type: 'number',
 							markdownDescription: nls.localize('chat.agent.maxRequests', "The maximum number of requests to allow per-turn when using an agent. When the limit is reached, will ask to confirm to continue."),
-							default: 50,
+							default: value ?? 50,
 							order: 2,
 						},
 					}