Subagent
A specialized agent under a main agent, handling a specific task and reporting back.
Why it matters
Subagents enable parallel work and specialization — main agent dispatches multiple subagents simultaneously.
In practice
Claude Code dispatches subagents: Explore researches, Plan designs, code-reviewer validates — all independently.
Related terms
Agent Team
A group of specialized agents that communicate directly with each other and divide work collaboratively.
Multi-Agent System
An architecture where multiple specialized agents work together toward a shared goal.
Agent Orchestration
Coordinating multiple agents, tools, and workflows into a cohesive, goal-directed system.
Handoff
When one agent dynamically delegates a task to another agent with more appropriate expertise.