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Agents and Tool Use
Last updated: 2026-02-16
Patterns that keep agent actions controlled and auditable.
Decision checklist
- Least privilege tools
- Human-in-loop for high-risk tasks
- Trace every action
Implementation notes
- Use allowlisted tool contracts with strict schemas.
- Require deterministic validation for destructive actions.
Risk notes
- Hidden side effects and unbounded retries are common failure causes.
Sources
- Agent framework docs
- Post-incident analyses