Claude agentic loop
10 September 2026 (Updated 10 September 2026)
What is the agentic loop?
The agentic loop is the three-step process Claude uses to work through a task:
- Gather context
- Take action
- Verify results
The loop adapts to what you ask. For example, a question about your codebase might only require context gathering step. A bug fix might cycle through all three phases repeatedly until the results are verified.
You can interrupt the loop at any point to steer Claude in a different direction or to provide additional context. Claude is designed to work autonomously but it can respond to your input if needed.The agentic loop is powered by two components:
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