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Agentic Workflow

A workflow where an LLM decides the next step instead of a hard-coded path.

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An agentic workflow gives an LLM a goal, a set of tools, and a loop. The model chooses which tool to call at each step, observes the result, and iterates until it decides the goal is met. A workflow where an LLM decides the next step instead of a hard-coded path.

A workflow where an LLM decides the next step instead of a hard-coded path. An agentic workflow gives an LLM a goal, a set of tools, and a loop. The model chooses which tool to call at each step, observes the result, and iterates until it decides the goal is met. In practice: A support triage agent reads a ticket, decides whether to search the KB, escalate to a human, or draft a reply — no fixed branching. This dictionary node is part of the Onexial knowledge graph and links to related concepts, workflows and tools below.
Definition
An agentic workflow gives an LLM a goal, a set of tools, and a loop. The model chooses which tool to call at each step, observes the result, and iterates until it decides the goal is met.
Example
A support triage agent reads a ticket, decides whether to search the KB, escalate to a human, or draft a reply — no fixed branching.
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What is Agentic Workflow?

An agentic workflow gives an LLM a goal, a set of tools, and a loop. The model chooses which tool to call at each step, observes the result, and iterates until it decides the goal is met.

What is an example of Agentic Workflow?

A support triage agent reads a ticket, decides whether to search the KB, escalate to a human, or draft a reply — no fixed branching.

Why does Agentic Workflow matter for AI and automation?

A workflow where an LLM decides the next step instead of a hard-coded path. It connects to the workflows, prompts and tool stacks linked on this page, so you can move from definition to execution without leaving Onexial.

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Related concepts

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  • Agentic RAG

    RAG where an agent decides what to retrieve, when, and from which source — instead of a single static query.

  • MCP (Model Context Protocol)

    Open protocol that lets LLMs connect to tools, data sources and apps through a standard interface.

  • Tool Use

    An LLM invoking external functions to act beyond text generation.

  • Long-Term Memory

    Persistent state an agent carries between sessions.

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