Notion
Sub-agents are now available for Notion Custom Agents. A primary agent can hand focused work to other agents, collect their output and bring it together to complete the job.
Notion’s LinkedIn post says each sub-agent can have its own instructions, context, access and model. Those settings let the primary agent call a specialist configured for a particular part of the work, rather than applying one configuration to every task.
The primary Custom Agent remains responsible for the complete job. It hands off focused work, receives the results and uses them to finish its response.
How Sub-Agents Work in Notion Custom Agents
| Part | Role | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Primary agent | Assigns focused work and combines the results | Its own Custom Agent setup |
| Sub-agent | Handles the work passed to it | Separate instructions, context, access and model |
The separation applies to four parts of the agent setup. Instructions can differ between sub-agents. Each one can work with its own context and access. Model selection can also be set separately, rather than requiring every part of the job to use the same model.
This creates a parent-and-sub-agent structure inside Notion. One Custom Agent coordinates the overall job while the sub-agents handle narrower pieces. Once those pieces are returned, the primary agent brings them together.
The update follows other additions to Notion’s agent controls, including default agent instructions across workspaces and admin controls for AI models.
From One Agent to Coordinated Work
Before this update, a Custom Agent’s instructions, context, access and model described the agent handling the job. Sub-agents add another layer: the primary agent can now pass work to separately configured agents without giving up responsibility for the final result.
That means the agent structure can mirror a multi-stage process. The primary agent handles coordination, while each called agent operates with the configuration assigned to it. The finished work returns to the primary agent for consolidation.
Frequently asked questions
What are sub-agents in Notion Custom Agents?
They are focused agents called by a primary Custom Agent. Each sub-agent has its own instructions, context, access and model, while the primary agent brings their work together.
Which Notion plan includes Custom Agent sub-agents?
The announcement does not name eligible plans or pricing. It only states that Custom Agents can now call sub-agents.
When are Notion Custom Agent sub-agents available?
The post says Custom Agents can now call sub-agents.
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