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Apr 8, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Efficient AI Agent Design: Context, Tool Loading & Loop Strategies

This article analyses the architectural choices behind modern AI agents such as OpenClaw and Claude Code, covering context management (append‑only, compression, task isolation), tool loading (tools field vs. prompt embedding, console vs. remote MCP), tool discovery methods (full injection, incremental loading, sub‑agents, vector search, Skill layer), and the trade‑offs between dialogue‑driven and task‑driven main loops, concluding with practical recommendations for building cost‑effective agents.