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The 4 Parts of Every AI Agent

July 24, 2026May 15, 2026 by Ben Thirlby
Diagram showing the four components of an AI agent: memory, loop, tools, and context

Every AI agent has four parts — memory, tools, context, and the loop most people
miss. Here’s what they are and what’s actually worth automating.

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