Reference Architectures
Agent Chains
Agent Chains involve agents invoking other agents to complete tasks. An orchestrator agent coordinates specialist agents that perform specific functions.
Architecture diagram
Agent A (Orchestrator) ---> Agent B (Specialist) ---> Agent C (Executor)
The orchestrator decomposes tasks and delegates to specialists. Each agent in the chain may have different capabilities and permissions.
Characteristics
Agent Chains enable complex task decomposition and specialization. Permission delegation across the chain creates risk of privilege accumulation. Traceability becomes challenging when multiple agents collaborate.
Priority controls
| Component | Priority Controls |
|---|---|
| Permission Delegation | AZN-01, AZN-02, AZN-05 |
| Chain Traceability | OBS-01, OBS-02, IDN-01 |
| Context Propagation | DAT-05, OBS-05 |
| Failure Containment | INT-03, RES-02 |
Required certification profile
Agent Chain deployments require Critical profile certification. The complexity of permission delegation and multi-agent coordination demands comprehensive controls.