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name: workflow-or-agent-decider description: "Decide between a scripted workflow and an autonomous agent harness, then scaffold the chosen path. Use when scoping new agentic systems or tool integrations." license: "" compatibility: "" metadata: short-description: Workflow vs agent decision aid audience: agent-architects stability: draft owner: "" tags: [architecture, decision] allowed-tools: ""

Workflow Or Agent Decider

Overview

Provide a structured decision and a starter scaffold for either a workflow or agent harness.

Quick start

1. Fill templates/decision_matrix.json.
2. Choose workflow or agent.
3. Use the corresponding scaffold notes in references/decision-guidance.md.

Core Guidance

• Use workflows for stable, deterministic tasks.
• Use agent harnesses for open-ended tasks with tool use.
• Document the choice and the trade-offs.

Resources

• references/decision-guidance.md: Decision heuristics and scaffolds.
• templates/decision_matrix.json: Decision matrix template.

Validation

• Confirm the decision criteria were addressed and recorded.