What are async subagents in Deep Agents v0.5?

Async subagents let the main agent delegate tasks to remote servers without blocking—get a task ID instantly, check later. Perfect for long-running jobs like research or analysis.

How do you deploy Deep Agents async subagents?

Point AsyncSubAgent at any Agent Protocol server via URL, or use ASGI for local. Mix with inline subs; tools handle management.

Does Deep Agents v0.5 work with other agent frameworks?

Yes, via Agent Protocol—LangSmith, custom FastAPI, JS servers. A2A support might come later for broader play.

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Deep Agents v0.5: Async Subagents End the AI Waiting Game

Stuck waiting for your AI agent to finish a deep dive? Deep Agents v0.5's async subagents let supervisors multitask, slashing bottlenecks for real-world gains. No more idle chats.

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Diagram of Deep Agents v0.5 async subagents delegating tasks in parallel

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Async subagents eliminate blocking, enabling parallel AI workflows for faster results. 𝕏
Supports heterogeneous deployments across models and hardware, slashing costs. 𝕏
Agent Protocol choice prioritizes speed but eyes future interoperability like A2A. 𝕏

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