Multi-Agent Architecture Patterns for Claude Code Multi-agent architectures distribute work across multiple agent invocations, each with its own focused context. When designed well, this distribution enables capabilities beyond single-agent limits. When designed poorly, it introduces coordination overhead that negates benefits. The critical insight is that sub-agents exist primarily to isolate context, not to anthropomorphize role division. Core Concepts Multi-agent systems address single-agent context limitations through distribution. Three dominant patterns exist: supervisor/orchestrator fo…