Agents

Agent Handoff

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What It Means

The transfer of a conversation or task from one agent to another, including relevant context.

Handoffs occur when an agent determines another agent is better suited to continue, or when escalation is needed.

Requirements

  • Context preservation
  • Clear trigger conditions
  • Smooth user experience
  • State transfer protocol

Common Scenarios

  • Escalation to human
  • Specialist routing
  • Load balancing
  • Capability boundaries
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