agent-designer

Design and evaluate multi-agent systems using Python and JSON input.

Updated Apr 2, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/4lerman/text_evaluator --skill agent-designer-4lerman
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Skill: agent-designer
Source: https://github.com/4lerman/text_evaluator/tree/main/.agents/skills/engineering-advanced-skills/agent-designer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/4lerman/text_evaluator --skill agent-designer-4lerman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jsonschema, pandas, networkx, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive toolkit for designing, architecting, and evaluating multi-agent systems, streamlining the process and reducing complexity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent Architecture Patterns: Supports single-agent, supervisor, swarm, hierarchical, and pipeline patterns.
  • Agent Role Definition: Offers a framework for defining agent roles, responsibilities, and capabilities.
  • Tool Design Principles: Guides the creation of structured tool schemas with validation and error handling.
  • Communication Patterns: Supports message passing, shared state, and event-driven architectures.
  • Guardrails and Safety: Ensures input validation, output filtering, and human-in-the-loop mechanisms.
  • Evaluation Frameworks: Analyzes performance, cost, and latency distributions.
  • Orchestration Strategies: Provides centralized, decentralized, and hybrid approaches.
  • Memory Patterns: Utilizes short-term and long-term memory for efficient operation.
  • Scaling Considerations: Covers horizontal and vertical scaling strategies.
  • Failure Handling: Implements retry mechanisms, fallback strategies, and circuit breakers.
  • Implementation Guidelines: Offers a structured approach to architecture decision-making and quality assurance.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensures testing, monitoring, documentation, and security.
  • Continuous Improvement: Incorporates performance monitoring, user feedback, A/B testing, and knowledge base updates.
  • Use Case: Imagine you need to design a complex multi-agent system for a research platform. Use this Skill to define agent roles, create tool schemas, set up communication patterns, and evaluate system performance.

Quick Start

Use the agent-designer skill to design a multi-agent system for a research platform.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-designer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What is the best way to design multi-agent system architecture?

Designing multi-agent system architecture involves selecting patterns like supervisor, swarm, hierarchical, or pipeline to structure agent interactions. This framework guides role definition, communication strategies, and orchestration mechanisms for complex systems.

How do I evaluate multi-agent systems performance and cost?

To evaluate multi-agent systems, you need an evaluation framework that analyzes performance, cost, and latency distributions. This allows you to monitor metrics, implement continuous improvement, and ensure quality assurance through testing and user feedback.

What communication patterns can I use for multi-agent orchestration?

For multi-agent orchestration, you can use message passing, shared state, and event-driven communication patterns. These strategies support both centralized and decentralized approaches, ensuring efficient coordination across agent architectures.

Does this multi-agent design approach require Python and JSON?

Yes, designing and evaluating multi-agent systems with this approach requires Python and JSON input. You also need the jsonschema and pandas dependencies for input validation and data processing during architecture design.

How do I add guardrails and safety mechanisms to agent architectures?

To add guardrails and safety to agent architectures, implement input validation, output filtering, and human-in-the-loop mechanisms. These features ensure controlled execution and mitigate risks during complex multi-agent operations.

What are the limitations of using JSON and pandas for multi-agent evaluation?

Using JSON and pandas for multi-agent evaluation means you are constrained by schema validation limits and tabular data processing boundaries. While excellent for structured analysis, highly dynamic or unstructured event streams may require additional parsing handling.