Inkeep Agents SDK Best Practices

Comprehensive guide for building effective multi-agent systems with the Inkeep Agents SDK. Contains best practices across 7 categories, prioritized by impact to guide agent design, tool configuration, and context management.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

• Creating new Agents or Sub Agents
• Configuring MCP servers or function tools
• Deciding between transfer vs delegate patterns
• Implementing structured outputs (data/artifact/status components)
• Managing context via headers and context fetchers
• Organizing projects and credentials
• Using the CLI for push/pull workflows

Rule Categories by Priority