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Single-agent vs multi-agent design

Single-agent systems are simpler to control, while multi-agent systems split work across specialized roles at the cost of more orchestration overhead.

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Single-agent vs multi-agent design

Single-agent systems are simpler to control, while multi-agent systems split work across specialized roles at the cost of more orchestration overhead.

  • Single agent is easier to debug
  • Multi-agent can separate concerns
  • More agents do not automatically mean better quality

Single-agent vs multi-agent design