🧱 Archetypes

Which system components are in play and how are they built?

Agents

  • Autonomous Agents

    Independent goal-seeking systems that act without continuous user input.

  • Collaborative Agents

    Work alongside humans in shared tasks or decision-making loops.

  • Specialized Agents

    Purpose-built to assist with specialized domains.

Tools

  • Atomic Tools

    Discrete AI-powered components that perform a single function.

  • Composable Tools

    Designed for chaining into larger workflows or agent processes.

  • Generative Tools

    Produce new artifacts such as text, images, code, or configurations.

  • Analytical Tools

    Interpret and surface patterns in data, insights, or analysis.

Workflows

  • AI-Orchestrated Workflows

    Multi-step processes coordinated by AI agents.

  • Human-AI Workflows

    Collaborative processes where humans and AI share steps, decision points, or responsibilities.

  • Adaptive Workflows

    Dynamically adjust process paths based on real-time conditions or AI learning.


The distinction between ‘Tools,’ ‘Agents,’ and ‘Workflows’ may blur in practice. Use a decision flow to classify components:

Updated on