Minimum Viable Agent (MVA)
Definition
A smallest-possible agent design that validates one core task first with single-input, single-output execution
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What is a minimum viable agent?
A minimum viable agent (MVA) is an early-stage agent designed to do one core task reliably, instead of bundling many features from day one.
Why start with MVA first?
A narrow scope makes failures easier to diagnose and fix.
It also reduces operational risk by limiting tool integrations and prompt complexity.
Practical adoption criteria
Teams usually start with single-input, single-output execution and one clear success metric.
Only after stable repeatability is confirmed should they expand tools, workflow depth, or autonomy.
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