@mastra/libsql 0.0.0-workflow-timeout-issue-20260220185702 → 0.0.0-workflow-graph-crash-20260527191009

package/dist/docs/references/docs-agents-networks.md

@@ -1,44 +1,33 @@
-# Agent Networks
+# Agent networks
 
-Agent networks in Mastra coordinate multiple agents, workflows, and tools to handle tasks that aren't clearly defined upfront but can be inferred from the user's message or context. A top-level **routing agent** (a Mastra agent with other agents, workflows, and tools configured) uses an LLM to interpret the request and decide which primitives (subagents, workflows, or tools) to call, in what order, and with what data.
+> **Deprecated — Use supervisor agents:** Agent networks are deprecated and will be removed in a future major release. [Supervisor agents](https://mastra.ai/docs/agents/supervisor-agents) using `agent.stream()` or `agent.generate()` are now the recommended approach. It provides the same multi-agent coordination with better control, a simpler API, and easier debugging.
+>
+> See the [migration guide](https://mastra.ai/guides/migrations/network-to-supervisor) to upgrade.
 
-## When to use networks
+A **routing agent** uses an LLM to interpret a request and decide which primitives (subagents, workflows, or tools) to call, in what order, and with what data.
 
-Use networks for complex tasks that require coordination across multiple primitives. Unlike workflows, which follow a predefined sequence, networks rely on LLM reasoning to interpret the request and decide what to run.
+## Create an agent network
 
-## Core principles
+Configure a routing agent with `agents`, `workflows`, and `tools`. Memory is required as `.network()` uses it to store task history and determine when a task is complete.
 
-Mastra agent networks operate using these principles:
-
-- Memory is required when using `.network()` and is used to store task history and determine when a task is complete.
-- Primitives are selected based on their descriptions. Clear, specific descriptions improve routing. For workflows and tools, the input schema helps determine the right inputs at runtime.
-- If multiple primitives have overlapping functionality, the agent favors the more specific one, using a combination of schema and descriptions to decide which to run.
-
-## Creating an agent network
-
-An agent network is built around a top-level routing agent that delegates tasks to subagents, workflows, and tools defined in its configuration. Memory is configured on the routing agent using the `memory` option, and `instructions` define the agent's routing behavior.
+Each primitive needs a clear `description` so the routing agent can decide which to use. For workflows and tools, `inputSchema` and `outputSchema` also help the router determine the right inputs.
 
 ```typescript
-import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
-import { Memory } from "@mastra/memory";
-import { LibSQLStore } from "@mastra/libsql";
-
-import { researchAgent } from "./research-agent";
-import { writingAgent } from "./writing-agent";
+import { Agent } from '@mastra/core/agent'
+import { Memory } from '@mastra/memory'
+import { LibSQLStore } from '@mastra/libsql'
 
-import { cityWorkflow } from "../workflows/city-workflow";
-import { weatherTool } from "../tools/weather-tool";
+import { researchAgent } from './research-agent'
+import { writingAgent } from './writing-agent'
+import { cityWorkflow } from '../workflows/city-workflow'
+import { weatherTool } from '../tools/weather-tool'
 
 export const routingAgent = new Agent({
-  id: "routing-agent",
-  name: "Routing Agent",
+  id: 'routing-agent',
+  name: 'Routing Agent',
   instructions: `
-      You are a network of writers and researchers.
-      The user will ask you to research a topic.
-      Always respond with a complete report—no bullet points.
-      Write in full paragraphs, like a blog post.
-      Do not answer with incomplete or uncertain information.`,
-  model: "openai/gpt-5.1",
+    You are a network of writers and researchers. The user will ask you to research a topic. Always respond with a complete report—no bullet points. Write in full paragraphs, like a blog post. Do not answer with incomplete or uncertain information.`,
+  model: 'openai/gpt-5.4',
   agents: {
     researchAgent,
     writingAgent,
@@ -52,239 +41,142 @@ export const routingAgent = new Agent({
   memory: new Memory({
     storage: new LibSQLStore({
       id: 'mastra-storage',
-      url: "file:../mastra.db",
+      url: 'file:../mastra.db',
     }),
   }),
-});
+})
 ```
 
-### Writing descriptions for network primitives
+> **Note:** Subagents need a `description` on the `Agent` instance. Workflows and tools need a `description` plus `inputSchema` and `outputSchema` on `createWorkflow()` or `createTool()`.
 
-When configuring a Mastra agent network, each primitive (agent, workflow, or tool) needs a clear description to help the routing agent decide which to use. The routing agent uses each primitive's description and schema to determine what it does and how to use it. Clear descriptions and well-defined input and output schemas improve routing accuracy.
+## Call the network
 
-#### Agent descriptions
-
-Each subagent in a network should include a clear `description` that explains what the agent does.
+Call `.network()` with a user message. The method returns a stream of events you can iterate over.
 
 ```typescript
-export const researchAgent = new Agent({
-  id: "research-agent",
-  name: "Research Agent",
-  description: `This agent gathers concise research insights in bullet-point form.
-    It's designed to extract key facts without generating full
-    responses or narrative content.`,
-});
-```
+const result = await routingAgent.network('Tell me three cool ways to use Mastra')
 
-```typescript
-export const writingAgent = new Agent({
-  id: "writing-agent",
-  name: "Writing Agent",
-  description: `This agent turns researched material into well-structured
-    written content. It produces full-paragraph reports with no bullet points,
-    suitable for use in articles, summaries, or blog posts.`,
-});
-```
-
-#### Workflow descriptions
-
-Workflows in a network should include a `description` to explain their purpose, along with `inputSchema` and `outputSchema` to describe the expected data.
-
-```typescript
-export const cityWorkflow = createWorkflow({
-  id: "city-workflow",
-  description: `This workflow handles city-specific research tasks.
-    It first gathers factual information about the city, then synthesizes
-    that research into a full written report. Use it when the user input
-    includes a city to be researched.`,
-  inputSchema: z.object({
-    city: z.string(),
-  }),
-  outputSchema: z.object({
-    text: z.string(),
-  }),
-});
+for await (const chunk of result) {
+  console.log(chunk.type)
+  if (chunk.type === 'network-execution-event-step-finish') {
+    console.log(chunk.payload.result)
+  }
+}
 ```
 
-#### Tool descriptions
+## Structured output
 
-Tools in a network should include a `description` to explain their purpose, along with `inputSchema` and `outputSchema` to describe the expected data.
+Pass `structuredOutput` to get typed, validated results. Use `objectStream` for partial objects as they generate.
 
 ```typescript
-export const weatherTool = createTool({
-  id: "weather-tool",
-  description: ` Retrieves current weather information using the wttr.in API.
-    Accepts a city or location name as input and returns a short weather summary.
-    Use this tool whenever up-to-date weather data is requested.
-  `,
-  inputSchema: z.object({
-    location: z.string(),
-  }),
-  outputSchema: z.object({
-    weather: z.string(),
-  }),
-});
-```
-
-## Calling agent networks
-
-Call a Mastra agent network using `.network()` with a user message. The method returns a stream of events that you can iterate over to track execution progress and retrieve the final result.
+import { z } from 'zod'
 
-### Agent example
-
-In this example, the network interprets the message and would route the request to both the `researchAgent` and `writingAgent` to generate a complete response.
+const resultSchema = z.object({
+  summary: z.string().describe('A brief summary of the findings'),
+  recommendations: z.array(z.string()).describe('List of recommendations'),
+  confidence: z.number().min(0).max(1).describe('Confidence score'),
+})
 
-```typescript
-const result = await routingAgent.network(
-  "Tell me three cool ways to use Mastra",
-);
+const stream = await routingAgent.network('Research AI trends', {
+  structuredOutput: { schema: resultSchema },
+})
 
-for await (const chunk of result) {
-  console.log(chunk.type);
-  if (chunk.type === "network-execution-event-step-finish") {
-    console.log(chunk.payload.result);
-  }
+for await (const partial of stream.objectStream) {
+  console.log('Building result:', partial)
 }
-```
 
-#### Agent output
-
-The following `chunk.type` events are emitted during this request:
-
-```text
-routing-agent-start
-routing-agent-end
-agent-execution-start
-agent-execution-event-start
-agent-execution-event-step-start
-agent-execution-event-text-start
-agent-execution-event-text-delta
-agent-execution-event-text-end
-agent-execution-event-step-finish
-agent-execution-event-finish
-agent-execution-end
-network-execution-event-step-finish
+const final = await stream.object
+console.log(final?.summary)
 ```
 
-## Workflow example
+## Approve and decline tool calls
+
+When a primitive requires approval, the stream emits an `agent-execution-approval` or `tool-execution-approval` chunk. Use `approveNetworkToolCall()` or `declineNetworkToolCall()` to respond.
 
-In this example, the routing agent recognizes the city name in the message and runs the `cityWorkflow`. The workflow defines steps that call the `researchAgent` to gather facts, then the `writingAgent` to generate the final text.
+Network approval uses snapshots to capture execution state. Ensure a [storage provider](https://mastra.ai/docs/memory/storage) is enabled in your Mastra instance.
 
 ```typescript
-const result = await routingAgent.network(
-  "Tell me some historical facts about London",
-);
+const stream = await routingAgent.network('Perform some sensitive action', {
+  memory: {
+    thread: 'user-123',
+    resource: 'my-app',
+  },
+})
 
-for await (const chunk of result) {
-  console.log(chunk.type);
-  if (chunk.type === "network-execution-event-step-finish") {
-    console.log(chunk.payload.result);
+for await (const chunk of stream) {
+  if (chunk.type === 'agent-execution-approval' || chunk.type === 'tool-execution-approval') {
+    // Approve
+    const approvedStream = await routingAgent.approveNetworkToolCall(chunk.payload.toolCallId, {
+      runId: stream.runId,
+      memory: { thread: 'user-123', resource: 'my-app' },
+    })
+
+    for await (const c of approvedStream) {
+      if (c.type === 'network-execution-event-step-finish') {
+        console.log(c.payload.result)
+      }
+    }
   }
 }
 ```
 
-#### Workflow output
-
-The following `chunk.type` events are emitted during this request:
-
-```text
-routing-agent-end
-workflow-execution-start
-workflow-execution-event-workflow-start
-workflow-execution-event-workflow-step-start
-workflow-execution-event-workflow-step-result
-workflow-execution-event-workflow-finish
-workflow-execution-end
-routing-agent-start
-network-execution-event-step-finish
-```
+To decline instead, call `declineNetworkToolCall()` with the same arguments.
 
-### Tool example
+## Suspend and resume
 
-In this example, the routing agent skips the `researchAgent`, `writingAgent`, and `cityWorkflow`, and calls the `weatherTool` directly to complete the task.
+When a primitive calls `suspend()`, the stream emits a suspension chunk (e.g., `tool-execution-suspended`). Use `resumeNetwork()` to provide the requested data and continue execution.
 
 ```typescript
-const result = await routingAgent.network("What's the weather in London?");
+const stream = await routingAgent.network('Delete the old records', {
+  memory: { thread: 'user-123', resource: 'my-app' },
+})
 
-for await (const chunk of result) {
-  console.log(chunk.type);
-  if (chunk.type === "network-execution-event-step-finish") {
-    console.log(chunk.payload.result);
+for await (const chunk of stream) {
+  if (chunk.type === 'workflow-execution-suspended') {
+    console.log(chunk.payload.suspendPayload)
   }
 }
-```
-
-#### Tool output
-
-The following `chunk.type` events are emitted during this request:
-
-```text
-routing-agent-start
-routing-agent-end
-tool-execution-start
-tool-execution-end
-network-execution-event-step-finish
-```
 
-## Structured output
-
-When you need typed, validated results from a network, use the `structuredOutput` option. After the network completes its task, it generates a structured response matching your schema.
-
-```typescript
-import { z } from "zod";
-
-const resultSchema = z.object({
-  summary: z.string().describe("A brief summary of the findings"),
-  recommendations: z.array(z.string()).describe("List of recommendations"),
-  confidence: z.number().min(0).max(1).describe("Confidence score"),
-});
-
-const stream = await routingAgent.network("Research AI trends", {
-  structuredOutput: {
-    schema: resultSchema,
+// Resume with user confirmation
+const resumedStream = await routingAgent.resumeNetwork(
+  { confirmed: true },
+  {
+    runId: stream.runId,
+    memory: { thread: 'user-123', resource: 'my-app' },
   },
-});
+)
 
-// Consume the stream
-for await (const chunk of stream) {
-  if (chunk.type === "network-object") {
-    // Partial object during generation
-    console.log("Partial:", chunk.payload.object);
-  }
-  if (chunk.type === "network-object-result") {
-    // Final structured object
-    console.log("Final:", chunk.payload.object);
+for await (const chunk of resumedStream) {
+  if (chunk.type === 'network-execution-event-step-finish') {
+    console.log(chunk.payload.result)
   }
 }
-
-// Get the typed result
-const result = await stream.object;
-console.log(result?.summary);
-console.log(result?.recommendations);
-console.log(result?.confidence);
 ```
 
-### Streaming partial objects
+### Automatic resumption
 
-For real-time updates during structured output generation, use `objectStream`:
+Set `autoResumeSuspendedTools` to `true` so the network resumes suspended primitives based on the user's next message. This creates a conversational flow where users provide the required information naturally.
 
 ```typescript
-const stream = await routingAgent.network("Analyze market data", {
-  structuredOutput: { schema: resultSchema },
-});
+const stream = await routingAgent.network('Delete the old records', {
+  autoResumeSuspendedTools: true,
+  memory: { thread: 'user-123', resource: 'my-app' },
+})
+```
 
-// Stream partial objects as they're generated
-for await (const partial of stream.objectStream) {
-  console.log("Building result:", partial);
-}
+Requirements for automatic resumption:
 
-// Get the final typed result
-const final = await stream.object;
-```
+- **Memory configured**: The agent needs memory to track suspended tools across messages.
+- **Same thread**: The follow-up message must use the same `thread` and `resource` identifiers.
+- **`resumeSchema` defined**: The tool must define a `resumeSchema` so the network can extract data from the user's message.
+
+|          | Manual (`resumeNetwork`)                       | Automatic (`autoResumeSuspendedTools`)    |
+| -------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
+| Best for | Custom UIs with approval buttons               | Chat-style interfaces                     |
+| Control  | Full control over resume timing and data       | Network extracts data from user's message |
+| Setup    | Handle suspension chunks, call `resumeNetwork` | Set flag, define `resumeSchema` on tools  |
 
 ## Related
 
-- [Agent Memory](https://mastra.ai/docs/agents/agent-memory)
-- [Workflows Overview](https://mastra.ai/docs/workflows/overview)
-- [Request Context](https://mastra.ai/docs/server/request-context)
-- [Supervisor example](https://github.com/mastra-ai/mastra/tree/main/examples/supervisor-agent)
+- [Supervisor agents](https://mastra.ai/docs/agents/supervisor-agents)
+- [Migration: `.network()` to supervisor agents](https://mastra.ai/guides/migrations/network-to-supervisor)