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AI Agent Trinity Framework
Every AI agent, regardless of complexity, consists of three core components: brain (LLM), memory (context/data storage), and tools (external capabilities)
How It Works
The brain processes requests, memory provides context and learning, tools enable action - together they create an autonomous digital worker
Components
Brain: Choose appropriate LLM for reasoning
Memory: Design context storage and retrieval
Tools: Connect external APIs and capabilities
When to Use
When building any AI agent or automated system, from simple chatbots to complex business automation
When Not to Use
For simple rule-based systems that don't need intelligence, memory, or external tool access
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Building a customer service agent that needs to remember past conversations (memory), understand inquiries (brain), and access order systems (tools)”