Formula for Agent Behavior: Model + Context + Tools + Harness

dfinke · x · 2026-08-18

A concise formula defining Agent behavior: Model + Context + Tools + Harness = Behavior. It highlights that the final output of an agent is determined by the combination of the model, context, tools, and the orchestration layer.

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