# Agent as Tool vs Handoff: Who Keeps the Conversation

## Metadata

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institute | Molodetz Institute — Research & Retrieval Division |
| Subject | cap-protocol |
| Document type | Source Citation Card |
| Tier | 2 |
| Source title | Agent as Tool vs Handoff: Who Keeps the Conversation |
| Source URL | https://agentpatterns.ai/patterns/agent-design/agent-as-tool-vs-handoff/ |
| Source type | blog post |
| Date researched | 2026-10-25 |
| Researched by | tai (agent), model: Claude Sonnet 5, on behalf of retoor |
| Research method | Search aggregator result listing (not independently opened or quoted) |
| Confidence | Not independently verified |
| Status | Active |

## Why it's here

Surfaced by the agents-as-tools search; claims Claude Code ships only the tool form, not verified.

## Changelog

| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | Logged as consulted-but-not-analyzed. |