Agent Orchestration
The short answer · 9 words
In short
Coordinates agents, tools and handovers within a common flow.
Flow-alerta.cab (2026): Agent Orchestration. https://flow-alerta.cab/en/glossar/agent-orchestration. Editorially reviewed on: 09 October 2026.
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Practical
Relevant if several specialized work steps need to be coordinated.
Example scenario: A research agent collects sources, a writing agent creates a draft, and a review agent controls the statements.
Possible application: research, document review or bid preparation with limited tasks, cancellation rules and human approval.
At a glance
- Core
- The orchestration determines which agent takes over which task, which information is passed on and when the workflow ends. It can use fixed rules, dynamic delegation or both.
- Use
- Relevant if several specialized work steps need to be coordinated.
- Example
- Example scenario: A research agent collects sources, a writing agent creates a draft, and a review agent controls the statements.
- Limits
- Unclear responsibilities, duplication of work, endless loops and uncontrolled costs. More agents do not automatically mean better results.
In context
Questions about this term
Does every workflow need multiple agents?
No, simple tasks can do with an agent or fixed rules.
Who checks the result?
A separate examination and, if necessary, a human being.
All details and background
The orchestration determines which agent takes over which task, which information is passed on and when the workflow ends. It can use fixed rules, dynamic delegation or both.
ELI5 – Explained simply
Like a mission management that distributes tasks and brings together results.
Why it matters in practice
Relevant if several specialized work steps need to be coordinated.
Example
Example scenario: A research agent collects sources, a writing agent creates a draft, and a review agent controls the statements.
Pitfalls and limits
- Unclear responsibilities, duplication of work, endless loops and uncontrolled costs. More agents do not automatically mean better results.
Origin & history
A documented example of LLM-based orchestration is Anthropics Orchestrator Worker System from June 13, 2025. This is not evidence of the first emergence of the concept.
Use in mid-sized companies
- Possible application: research, document review or bid preparation with limited tasks, cancellation rules and human approval.
Related terms
- AI agent
- Multi-agent system
- Tool Use / Function Calling
- Hand-off
- Agent Trace
Matching Flow-alerta service
AI assistants & automationAI assistants & automation: test a suitable process with clear rights and human test points.Matching tool / use case
View use casesGoogle ADK; Use Case: coordinated document processing.Sources
- www.anthropic.comAnthropic, Multi-Agent Research System (2025)
- github.comGoogle ADK
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