Structured definition of an Agent: From Goal to Proof
sujingshen · x · 2026-08-24
The post provides a structured breakdown of an 'Agent' into 8 core components: Goal, Brain, Loop, Tools, Memory, Collaboration, Guardrails, and Proof. It distinguishes this 'Worker' definition from the 'Harness' described in a previous post.
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