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Sub-Agent

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

A sub-agent is an agent spawned by a parent agent to handle a specific subtask. Sub-agents should inherit scoped-down permissions from their parent and report results back through a defined interface.

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What is Sub-Agent?

A sub-agent is an agent spawned by a parent agent to handle a specific subtask.

How does Sub-Agent work?

Sub-agents should inherit scoped-down permissions from their parent and report results back through a defined interface.

Which terms are related to Sub-Agent?

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

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