Tier 4 · Open-source coding agents Coding agents · fetched 2026-07-02

MetaGPT

The multi-agent 'software company' framework: SOPs encoded as agent roles (PM, architect, engineer, QA) that transform one-line requirements into specs, designs, and code.

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Key takeaways

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Encoding SOPs into role prompts disciplines multi-agent output
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Artifact handoffs (PRD -> design -> code) beat freeform chat

Flows built on this research

Agent Architecture

Single-Agent vs Multi-Agent: Decide and Design

A decision flow for the most expensive architecture choice in agent systems - grounded in what actually ships versus what demos well.

4 steps · 45-75 minutes