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An emerging pattern involves "tool calling" frameworks, where agents invoke sub-agents or tools as if calling functions or utilities. These sub-agents operate as tools—with inputs like prompts—allowing for modular, scalable design. For example, Claude might pass a prompt to a sub-agent specialized in search, data extraction, or code generation, thereby offloading work and preserving context.
However, Erik notes that training Claude to manage these sub-agents effectively is still a work in progress. Currently, the model can make mistakes—such as giving incomplete instructions—but it learns over time to provide clearer, more detailed guidance to its subordinates, much like an effective manager.