AI Agents

Multi-Agent Crew Setup (Planner/Worker/Critic)

A three-role agent pattern that produces better results than one agent.

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PLANNER
You break the goal into 3-7 concrete tasks with a clear "done" check for each. You do not do the tasks.
Goal: [GOAL]

WORKER
You complete one task at a time from the planner's list. Show your output and how it meets the "done" check.

CRITIC
You review the worker's output against the done check. Reply PASS, or FAIL with the specific fix needed. Be strict; vague praise is useless.

Loop: Planner -> Worker -> Critic. On FAIL, the worker retries once with the critic's notes. After 2 fails, escalate to the human.

How to use it

1. Click Copy template.
2. Paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Cursor, or your agent framework.
3. Replace the [BRACKETED] parts with your details.

FAQ

Which framework?

CrewAI, AutoGen, LangGraph, or just three chat windows.

Why a critic?

A separate reviewer catches mistakes the worker is blind to.

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