Multi-agent orchestration

Manage all of your AI agents across your workflows, tools and data

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Why it matters

AI agents, assistants and apps often work in silos, leaving complex tasks unfinished or routed incorrectly. Multi-agent orchestration in IBM® watsonx Orchestrate® acts as a supervisor, router and planner across your agent landscape. It coordinates specialized agents, routes requests to the right tools and LLMs in real time, and ensures workflows stay governed and observable.

With support for multiple agent styles—React for exploration, Plan-Act for structured flows and deterministic orchestration when predictability is critical—you can adapt orchestration to any use case. Through the AI Gateway, you can select the best foundation model—IBM Granite, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Mistral or Llama—and optimize routing for agentic workflows that deliver results faster.

What you gain

Faster task resolution

AI-driven routing directs requests to the most relevant agents, tools and LLMs, reducing handoffs and delays.

Adaptability at scale

Switch between React, Plan-Act and deterministic workflows, and introduce new functions as requirements evolve.

Governed orchestration fabric

Unify prebuilt, partner and custom agents in a governed system that monitors outputs and prevents sprawl.

How it works

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Agent collaboration with supervision

Coordinate multiple agents to share context, manage routing and complete complex tasks together.

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Agent styles

Choose React, Plan-Act or deterministic workflows based on the decision-making needs of each use case.

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AI Gateway integration

Use multiple LLM providers without lock-in, and configure routing policies per workflow.

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Governed workflows

Track outputs, monitor metrics and optimize orchestration in real time for safe, scalable automation.

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AI agent builder

Create, test and deploy AI agents with your business knowledge, clear behavioral guidelines and your preferred tools. Built to scale across teams without complexity.

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Agent catalog

Browse a growing library of IBM watsonx® agents and partner-built solutions, reusable tools and templates. Find, customize and deploy agents built for your business and your industry.

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Governance and observability

Govern your AI agents in a security-rich environment with centralized oversight, built-in guardrails and automated policy enforcement—helping ensure AI remains compliant and aligned at scale.

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