Swarm Loop · Stage 4 of 8
Execute Stage
Do the actual work within the set guardrails.
What the Execute Stage Does
Execute is where plans become real outputs. Specialist and tool-using agents carry out their assigned tasks, calling tools, functions, and external services within the boundaries governance has set.
Why It Matters
This is the stage that produces value. Everything before it exists to make execution accurate, safe, and fast, and everything after it exists to check and improve what execution produced.
Flow
Inputs and Outputs
Inputs
- Routed tasks with clear instructions
- Access to the required tools and services
- Guardrails and permission scopes
- Context retrieved from memory
Outputs
- Completed task outputs
- Tool and API results
- A record of what was done
- Signals for evaluation and monitoring
Example
What It Looks Like in Practice
The copywriting agent drafts the announcement, the design agent produces the visuals, and the tool-using agent schedules the assets, each working inside its approved lane.
Common Failure Modes
When this stage breaks
- Acting outside approved permissions
- Silent failures that go unreported
- Duplicated or conflicting work
- No record of what was executed
Who Runs It
Agents Active in This Stage
Does the domain work
Specialist Agent
Domain-specific agents operating under managers.
Calls tools and APIs
Tool-Using Agent
Executes explicit functions through tools and APIs.
Triggers external functions
Function-Triggering Agent
Emits structured outputs that trigger predefined external functions.
Connects to outside services
Connector Agent
Uses sandboxed extensions to access external services.
See It in Action
Explore an illustrative mission in the simulator, or use the readiness assessment for a directional, self-reported profile.