Agentic RAG Patterns

Let agents autonomously plan, retrieve, reflect, and refine for complex queries.

What Makes RAG "Agentic"

Traditional RAG: Query → Retrieve → Generate (one-shot)

Agentic RAG adds:

• Planning: Decompose complex queries into sub-queries
• Tool Use: Choose between multiple retrieval sources
• Reflection: Evaluate if retrieved context is sufficient
• Iteration: Refine queries and re-retrieve if needed

Core Architecture