Choose the guide that matches your project template. The Teams template is recommended for new projects; the classic 3-agent and 5-agent flows are still fully supported.
Two purpose-built teams that manage themselves. The Builders team grows with the workload and picks the right model per task; the Planning team can research from several angles in parallel for better master plans.
Token-efficient setup with manual board management. Best for smaller projects and basic subscriptions.
Classic flat workflow with plan validation and managed execution. Fixed roster.
| Feature | Teams | 5-Agent | 3-Agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan validation | Planning team validates against codebase | SubBSM validates against codebase | User reviews directly |
| Parallel planning | Yes — multiple Architects in parallel | No — single fixed peer | No |
| Epic management | Automated by Epic Manager (Builders lead) | Automated by Epic Manager | Manual (drag & drop on Board) |
| Worker scaling | Auto-scaling Coders, right model per task | Fixed Coder roster | Fixed Coder roster |
| Phase assignment | Assign to Epic Manager | Assign to Epic Manager | Assign to Coder |
| Code Review trigger | Epic Manager requests automatically | Epic Manager requests automatically | Coder sends when phase done |
| Token usage | Variable — tier picked per task | Higher (validation layers, fixed tier) | Lower |
| Best for | New projects of any size | Existing 5-agent projects | Small projects, manual control |