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Agent orchestration tool checklist for production workflows
Use this checklist to compare agent orchestration tools by the controls that matter after a demo: routing, governed skills, cost limits, execution logs, and release evidence.
Evaluation matrix
| Area | Question | Pass signal |
|---|---|---|
| Routing | Can the workflow send each task to the right model, tool, or human reviewer? | Branch rules, fallback paths, and routing logs are visible. |
| Skills | Are allowed commands, tools, and connectors defined before execution? | Each workflow lists approved skills and blocked actions. |
| Budget | Can teams cap spend before long-running agents start? | Per-node costs, run limits, and escalation thresholds are set. |
| Evidence | Can operators explain why an agent took a step? | Logs include model, input, output, tool call, status, and reviewer notes. |
| Release | Can the workflow move from draft to production without hidden behavior? | Templates, tests, ownership, and rollback steps are documented. |