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Package reusable agent templates across business units with governance

Real World Scenario

Five divisions each built similar order-status agents with divergent actions and prompts. Central architecture wants shared templates without blocking local customization.

Expected Answer

• Define core template package: base topics, standard actions, guardrails, and eval suites as unlocked metadata • Allow BU extensions via layered config—local knowledge filters and branding overlays only • Establish agent review board approving template changes and BU deviations • Version templates in source control with semantic release notes • Centralize shared invocable actions in managed package reducing duplication • Track template adoption and drift metrics—BUs overriding critical guardrails trigger review • Provide migration tooling when template major version upgrades break extensions

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Main difference: use case and scale. Define core template package: base topics, standard actions, guardrails, and eval suites as unlocked metadata. Allow BU extensions via layered config—local knowledge filters and branding overlays only. Pick based on your integration pattern and team capability. Agent sprawl mirrors integration sprawl—templates without governance become forks. Document the decision in an ADR and align with enterprise standards.

Architect Perspective

Agent sprawl mirrors integration sprawl—templates without governance become forks. Centralize contracts and guardrails; localize persona and knowledge scope.