Architecture
Griffin Agent Loop: Design Decisions
The design rationale behind Griffin, Safeguard's triage agent — how the loop is structured, why we bounded reasoning depth, and how tool calls stay auditable.
Feb 2, 20268 min read
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The design rationale behind Griffin, Safeguard's triage agent — how the loop is structured, why we bounded reasoning depth, and how tool calls stay auditable.
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