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Agent Approval Workflow

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Runtime Control & Guardrail Terms →

An agent approval workflow is a defined process that requires designated reviewers to authorize an agent before it is deployed to production. Approvals may gate on risk classification, security review, compliance sign-off, and evaluation results.

Looking for the applied side? Read Designing agent approval workflows.

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Common questions.

What is Agent Approval Workflow?

An agent approval workflow is a defined process that requires designated reviewers to authorize an agent before it is deployed to production.

How does Agent Approval Workflow work?

Approvals may gate on risk classification, security review, compliance sign-off, and evaluation results.

Which terms are related to Agent Approval Workflow?

Closely related concepts include Approval Workflow, Agent Context Isolation, Output Validation, AI Product Owner. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

Where can I read more about Agent Approval Workflow in practice?

The guide "Designing agent approval workflows" covers the applied side in depth.

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