Philipp Schmid 5/5/2026

How Agents Manage Other Agents: Four Subagents Patterns in 2026

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This article discusses four patterns for managing subagents in AI agent systems, ordered by the level of control the main agent has over subagent lifecycles. It covers the Inline Tool pattern (subagent as a function call, both sync and async), and other patterns for persistent workers and direct agent messaging. The content is technical, focusing on software architecture, tool use, and multi-step instructions in AI agent development, relevant to IT and technology professionals.

How Agents Manage Other Agents: Four Subagents Patterns in 2026

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