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Agent Coordination Patterns

Hierarchical Agent Systems

Master hierarchical multi-agent architectures with manager-worker patterns

The Power of Hierarchy

In complex multi-agent systems, flat organizations quickly become chaotic. Hierarchical agent systems introduce structure through manager-worker relationships, where higher-level agents coordinate and delegate tasks to lower-level specialists. This mirrors successful human organizations and enables unprecedented scalability.

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Manager Agents

Coordinate, plan, and delegate tasks to workers. Make high-level decisions.

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Worker Agents

Execute specialized tasks, report results. Focus on specific capabilities.

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Clear Authority

Defined command chains prevent conflicts and ensure efficient coordination.

Interactive: Hierarchy Visualizer

Adjust the hierarchy depth to see how structure scales:

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Manager
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Worker 1
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Worker 2
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Worker 3
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Managers
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Total Agents

💡 Key Insight

Hierarchies enable exponential scaling. With just 3 levels, you can coordinate dozens of specialized agents efficiently. Each manager supervises 3-5 workers, creating clear accountability without overwhelming any single agent.