Introduction to Multi-Agent Workflows
When it comes to complicated business processes with multiple steps, relying on a single AI agent often isn't enough to get quality results. That's where MindPal's multi-agent workflows come into play.
What is a Multi-Agent Workflow?
A multi-agent workflow is a powerful automation system that connects several agents in a step-by-step process, enabling them to pass data and build upon each other's responses.
Build Workflows with Mindie
Don't want to manually drag and configure nodes? Use Mindie, MindPal's AI workflow assistant, to build workflows through natural language. Simply describe what you want and Mindie will create the nodes, configure them, and connect them for you.
Try commands like:
- "Create a blog post writing workflow"
- "Add a loop to process each item"
- "Check for errors in this workflow"
When to Use Multi-Agent Workflows
While single agents excel at focused tasks, multi-agent workflows provide several key advantages:
- Higher Quality Output: Specialized agents excel at specific tasks, leading to superior results when combined
- Easier Training: Dividing tasks among agents leads to focused instructions and simplifies maintenance
- Flexibility: Well-trained AI agents can be repurposed for various workflows, adapting to different processes
Use Cases of Multi-Agent Workflows
Here's how different departments can leverage multi-agent workflows:
| Department | Use Cases |
|---|---|
| Content Creation | • Blog Post Pipeline (Research → Write → Edit → Optimize) • Social Media Campaign (Ideation → Creation → Review → Schedule) • Video Script Generation (Research → Script → Edit → Format) |
| Customer Service | • Ticket Triage & Resolution • Customer Feedback Analysis • FAQ Generation & Updates • Support Documentation Creation |
| Data Processing | • Data Extraction & Transformation • Document Analysis Pipeline • Report Generation & Distribution • Data Quality Control |
| Business Operations | • Vendor Evaluation Process • Contract Review Pipeline • Project Planning Assistant • Resource Allocation Optimizer |
Components of a Multi-Agent Workflow
A MindPal workflow consists of these core node types:
| Node Type | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Human Input | Requests and collects input from human users | When human oversight or decision is needed |
| Agent | A specialized agent focused on executing one specific task | For focused, single-purpose operations |
| Evaluator-Optimizer | Self-evaluates output and iteratively improves until meeting requirements | Quality control and optimization |
| Loop | Automatically performs a task across multiple items | Batch processing and scaling |
| Orchestrator-Worker | Coordinates multiple worker agents for complex tasks | Autonomous planning and execution for unpredicatable processes |
| Subflow | Runs another workflow within the current workflow | Modular and reusable process components |
| Router | Switches between different paths based on logic | Conditional process branching |
| Gate | Enforces stopping conditions to halt workflow | Quality and condition checkpoints |
| Webhook | Sends workflow execution results to external systems | Integration with external tools |
| Payment | Triggers a payment when a node is executed | Monetization and paid services |
| Sticky Note | Adds documentation and notes within the workflow | Documentation, instructions, and team collaboration |
What Can You Do with a Multi-Agent Workflow?
Run Workflows within Your Workspace
Workflows can be run in several flexible ways:
| Run Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Default | Run workflows one set of inputs at a time with real-time results, making it perfect for individual tasks that need immediate feedback. |
| Supervised | Run workflows with full control by reviewing and approving each step before proceeding, with ability to edit responses between steps - ideal for tasks that require constant human oversight. |
| In Background | Process workflows in the background while working on other tasks, with the flexibility to close the window and return later for results, suited for longer-running processes. |
| Bulk Run | Process multiple workflow instances simultaneously by uploading batch inputs for parallel processing, with all results tracked conveniently in the workflow run result table. |
Publish as a Form
Turn your workflow into a form that can be used by anyone outside of MindPal. You can get a link to the form or embed it on your website.