Tool, skill, or subagent? Decomposing an agent that outgrew its prompt
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Claude
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Why it matters
Gives a framework for choosing between tools, skills and subagents once a monolithic AI agentAn AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.Full definition → prompt starts causing regressions.
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AI agent — An AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.
