The Role of Context in Agentic Workflows #
Context is the invisible thread connecting agent actions. Understanding context enables agents to make relevant, timely decisions.
Context Dimensions #
- User context: Preferences, history, current state
- Environmental context: Location, time, device state
- Task context: Current goals and constraints
- Social context: Other users and their activities
Context Gathering #
Agents must collect context from:
- System APIs and metrics
- User input and preferences
- Historical data and patterns
- External services and feeds
Context Filtering #
Not all context is relevant:
- Relevance scoring for incoming data
- Noise reduction and signal enhancement
- Temporal decay of time-sensitive information
- Domain-specific context prioritization