2025-02-09 claude ### OUTLINE * Multi-step Agents * Definition: Agents that break complex tasks into sequential steps * Types * Task Decomposition Agents * Break large tasks into smaller subtasks * Manage dependencies between steps * Planning Agents * Create execution strategies * Adjust plans based on outcomes * Sequential Decision Agents * Make decisions based on previous steps * Optimize for long-term outcomes * Calling Agents * Definition: Agents that interact with external services/APIs * Types * API Integration Agents * Connect to web services * Handle authentication * Service Orchestration Agents * Coordinate multiple services * Manage service dependencies * Resource Management Agents * Handle external resource allocation * Monitor usage limits * Router Agents * Definition: Agents that direct tasks to appropriate handlers * Types * Load Balancing Agents * Distribute workload * Optimize resource usage * Task Classification Agents * Analyze request types * Direct to specialized handlers * Priority Management Agents * Handle task urgency * Manage queue systems * Processing Agents * Definition: Agents that transform or analyze data * Types * Data Transformation Agents * Convert data formats * Clean and normalize data * Analysis Agents * Pattern recognition * Statistical analysis * Content Processing Agents * Text processing * Media processing * Document handling * Common Features Across Types * Error handling capabilities * Logging and monitoring * Performance optimization * Security measures * Integration capabilities