Agent — AI Agent

Fact

AI software for planning a task and doing the steps on its own.

In Plain Words

A chatbot is the kid who talks about chores. An Agent grabs the broom.

You meet it in tools that sort email or book trips. It helps, but check its work like a new intern.

Related Concepts

• Large Language Model
• Function-calling
• Model Context Protocol
• Application Framework

LLM
The Agent uses an LLM to understand the goal and plan the next move.

Function-calling
Function-call lets the Agent turn a plan into tool actions.

MCP
MCP gives the Agent one standard way to connect tools and data.

Framework
A Framework organizes the Agent parts into a working app.