DEFINITION
Think-Plan-Execute Pipeline
Structured Agent Decision Pipeline
Definition
A three-stage workflow that enforces agent discipline by requiring agents to (1) think through the problem and constraints, (2) plan the execution strategy, and (3) execute the plan without deviation. Nothing gets skipped in this strict pipeline.
Examples in the Wild
- Example 1:JDS enforces this pipeline for Copilot to prevent focus loss
- Example 2:Agents analyze requirements (think), create task breakdown (plan), then execute tasks in order