iterative-retrieval
Iterative Retrieval Pattern
Solves the "context problem" in multi-agent workflows where subagents don't know what context they need until they start working.
The Problem
Subagents are spawned with limited context. They don't know:
- Which files contain relevant code
- What patterns exist in the codebase
- What terminology the project uses
Standard approaches fail:
- Send everything: Exceeds context limits
- Send nothing: Agent lacks critical information
- Guess what's needed: Often wrong
The Solution: Iterative Retrieval
A 4-phase loop that progressively refines context:
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