Choose a Design Pattern for Agentic AI

Design Patterns Overview

Single-Agent Patterns

• Single Agent: One AI agent with tools
• ReAct Pattern: Iterative reasoning and acting
• Human-in-the-Loop: Human oversight for critical decisions

Multi-Agent Patterns

• Sequential: Linear workflow through agents
• Parallel: Concurrent agent execution
• Loop: Iterative refinement cycles
• Review & Critique: Generator + critic agents
• Coordinator: Central agent routing tasks
• Hierarchical: Multi-level task decomposition
• Swarm: Collaborative all-to-all communication

Custom Patterns

• Custom Logic: Mix patterns with code

Selection Guide

Deterministic Workflows

Use sequential, parallel, or iterative patterns

Dynamic Orchestration

Use coordinator, hierarchical, or swarm patterns

Special Requirements

Use human-in-the-loop or custom logic

Choose patterns based on task complexity and autonomy needs.