# Advanced Sub-Agents
URL: /docs/examples/sub-agents-advanced
Source: /app/src/content/docs/examples/sub-agents-advanced.mdx

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Build sophisticated multi-agent workflows with complex coordination patterns and specialized capabilities.

## Quick Start

### Clone the Complete Example

The easiest way to get started is to clone the complete example repository:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/astreus-ai/sub-agents-advanced
cd sub-agents-advanced
npm install
```

### Or Install Package Only

If you prefer to build from scratch:

```bash
npm install @astreus-ai/astreus
```

## Environment Setup

```bash
# .env
OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-your-openai-api-key-here
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-anthropic-api-key-here
DB_URL=sqlite://./astreus.db
```

## Multi-Model Agent Team

```typescript
import { Agent } from '@astreus-ai/astreus';

// Create diverse agent team with different models
const strategicPlanner = await Agent.create({
  name: 'StrategicPlanner',
  model: 'gpt-4o',  // High reasoning for strategy
  systemPrompt: 'You are a strategic business consultant with deep analytical thinking.',
  memory: true,
  knowledge: true
});

const creativeWriter = await Agent.create({
  name: 'CreativeWriter',
  model: 'claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022',  // Excellent for creative writing
  systemPrompt: 'You are a creative copywriter who crafts compelling narratives.',
  vision: true
});

const dataScientist = await Agent.create({
  name: 'DataScientist',
  model: 'gpt-4o',  // Strong analytical capabilities
  systemPrompt: 'You are a data scientist specializing in statistical analysis and insights.',
  useTools: true
});

const executiveTeam = await Agent.create({
  name: 'ExecutiveTeam',
  model: 'gpt-4o',  // High-level coordination
  systemPrompt: 'You coordinate executive-level strategic initiatives across expert teams.',
  subAgents: [strategicPlanner, creativeWriter, dataScientist]
});

const businessPlan = await executiveTeam.ask(
  'Develop comprehensive go-to-market strategy for AI-powered healthcare platform',
  {
    useSubAgents: true,
    delegation: 'auto',
    coordination: 'sequential'
  }
);

console.log('Business plan completed:', businessPlan);
```

## Running the Example

If you cloned the repository:

```bash
npm run dev
```

If you built from scratch, create an `index.ts` file with the code above and run:

```bash
npx tsx index.ts
```

## Repository

The complete example is available on GitHub: [astreus-ai/sub-agents-advanced](https://github.com/astreus-ai/sub-agents-advanced)