Constraint Handling

Master constraint handling to build safe, compliant agents that operate within defined limits

Why Constraints Matter

Imagine an AI agent tasked with "buy the best laptop." Without constraints, it might spend $50,000 on an enterprise server rack. Constraints are boundaries that keep agents safe, compliant, and aligned with real-world requirements. They're the guardrails that prevent runaway behavior and ensure responsible AI deployment.

From budget limits to legal compliance, from time restrictions to safety protocols—constraints transform theoretical capabilities into practical, trustworthy systems.

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Safety & Control

Prevent dangerous actions, limit resource usage, enforce security boundaries

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Compliance & Rules

Legal requirements, business policies, ethical guidelines, regulatory standards

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Resource Limits

Budget caps, API rate limits, compute quotas, time restrictions

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Quality Standards

Accuracy thresholds, performance requirements, output validation criteria

Interactive: Constrained vs Unconstrained

See how constraints shape agent behavior and decision-making

Scenario: "Book travel for team offsite"

Unconstrained Agent Behavior

  • Books first-class flights to maximize "comfort" metric → $45,000 budget overrun
  • Reserves luxury resort with spa → Violates company policy
  • Schedules 7-day tripTeam unavailable for critical project
  • No approval process → CFO rejects entire plan

Result: Plan rejected, time wasted, trust damaged

Try It: Constraint Validator

Adjust the sliders to see real-time constraint validation in action

$5,000
$1,000Limit: $3,000$10,000
7 days
1 dayLimit: 3 days14 days

All Constraints Satisfied

Agent is cleared to proceed with this configuration

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Key Insight

Constraints aren't limitations—they're enablers. They transform powerful but unpredictable AI into reliable, deployable systems that organizations can trust. Without constraints, even the most capable agent is too risky for production use.