Parallelization enables concurrent execution of multiple agent tasks, dramatically improving performance for independent operations and complex workflows.
Overview
The Parallelization primitive allows you to run multiple agent requests simultaneously rather than sequentially. By executing independent tasks in parallel, you can significantly reduce total execution time, improve resource utilization, and build more responsive applications. Parallelization is essential for:- Performance Optimization: Reduce total execution time by running tasks concurrently
- Scalable Workflows: Handle high-throughput scenarios with parallel processing
- Independent Operations: Execute unrelated tasks simultaneously
- Data Processing: Process multiple data items or files in parallel
- Multi-Source Aggregation: Gather information from multiple sources simultaneously
Concurrent Execution
Run multiple agent requests at the same time instead of waiting for each to complete
Independent Sessions
Each parallel task runs in its own isolated session with independent state
Flexible Coordination
Combine parallel execution with sequential workflows for complex patterns
Result Aggregation
Collect and combine results from all parallel tasks
How Parallelization Works
When you execute multiple agent requests in parallel:- Dispatch: All requests are sent simultaneously
- Parallel Execution: Each agent task runs independently in its own session
- Isolation: Tasks don’t share state or interfere with each other
- Completion: Tasks complete at their own pace based on complexity
- Aggregation: Results are collected and can be combined as needed
Independence Requirement: Parallelized tasks should be independent - they shouldn’t depend on each other’s results. For dependent tasks, use sequential execution or workflows.
Code Examples
Basic Parallel Execution
Parallel Data Processing
Parallel Web Scraping
Parallel with Different Modes
Result Aggregation
Use Cases
1. Batch Data Processing
Process large datasets by splitting them across parallel agents:2. Multi-Source Research
Gather information from multiple sources simultaneously:3. Content Generation at Scale
Generate multiple content pieces in parallel:4. Testing and Validation
Run parallel test scenarios:5. Multi-Language Translation
Translate content to multiple languages simultaneously:6. Distributed Analysis
Analyze different dimensions of data in parallel:Best Practices
Task Independence
Ensure Tasks Are Independent
Ensure Tasks Are Independent
Batch Similar Operations
Batch Similar Operations
Resource Management
Error Handling
Handle Partial Failures
Handle Partial Failures
Implement Retry Logic
Implement Retry Logic
Performance Optimization
Batch Appropriately
Group tasks into reasonable batch sizes (10-50 per batch)
Use Right Mode
Match agent mode to task complexity for optimal resource use
Monitor Resources
Track performance metrics to optimize batch sizes
Cancel Unnecessary
Cancel remaining tasks if you have enough results
Integration with Other Primitives
With Multi-Agent
Parallelize across different agent specialists:With Custom Tools
Parallel tool execution:With Sessions
Each parallel task gets its own session:Performance Considerations
Speedup Calculation
Theoretical speedup with parallel execution:Optimal Batch Sizing
Find the sweet spot for your use case:- Too Small (1-5 tasks): Underutilizes parallelization
- Optimal (10-50 tasks): Good balance of throughput and manageability
- Too Large (100+ tasks): May overwhelm system, consider batching
Memory Considerations
Monitor memory usage with large parallel operations:Troubleshooting
Some Tasks Failing
Some Tasks Failing
Problem: Some parallel tasks fail while others succeedSolution: Use Promise.allSettled and handle failures gracefully
Slower Than Expected
Slower Than Expected
Problem: Parallel execution not as fast as expectedPossible Causes:
- Tasks aren’t actually independent
- Too many tasks overwhelming system
- One slow task bottlenecking others
- Verify task independence
- Implement concurrency limits
- Identify and optimize slow tasks
- Consider different batch sizes
Memory Issues
Memory Issues
Problem: Running out of memory with large parallel batchesSolution: Implement streaming or chunked processing
Dependent Task Issues
Dependent Task Issues
Problem: Task depends on results from another parallel taskSolution: Use sequential execution or workflow patterns
Related Primitives
Workflows
Structured DAGs for complex task dependencies
Multi-Agent
Coordinate multiple specialized agents
Sessions
Each parallel task gets its own session
Custom Tools
Parallel tool execution across tasks
Additional Resources
API Reference
Complete API documentation
Best Practices
Optimization best practices
Use Cases
Parallel execution examples