Glossary · Agents & tools
Swarm
A loosely coordinated multi-agent pattern in which local agent decisions and message exchange produce system-level behavior. The term is used inconsistently, so the actual topology, state ownership, and termination rules must be specified.
Common confusion
Multiple named agents do not guarantee useful specialization or emergent coordination.
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