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Multi-Agent Collaboration

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Agent Orchestration & Workflow Terms →

Multi-agent collaboration is when multiple agents cooperate on one outcome by sharing tasks, context, or results. It is useful when no single agent should own the whole workflow.

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What is Multi-Agent Collaboration?

Multi-agent collaboration is when multiple agents cooperate on one outcome by sharing tasks, context, or results.

How is Multi-Agent Collaboration used in production?

It is useful when no single agent should own the whole workflow.

Which terms are related to Multi-Agent Collaboration?

Closely related concepts include Multi-Agent System, Orchestrator Agent, Agent Fabric, Agent Framework. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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