Agent-native Systems

definition

Agent-native systems are systems designed with agents as first-class operational units, rather than agents being retrofitted into traditional workflows.

Why It Matters

Agent-native design changes how work is decomposed, observed, reviewed, and improved. The agent is not a chatbot beside a workflow; it becomes part of the operating model.

Open Questions

Checklist
  • How should agent-native workflow advantage be measured?
  • What is the minimum unit of agentic orchestration?
  • How should multi-agent system utility be evaluated?