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Definition
Human-in-the-loop (HITL) patterns pause autonomous agent or model actions for human approval before side effects execute. Used in agent tool calls, trading kill-switches, and high-risk workflows.
Key Points
- Genkit Agents API: interruptible tools with anti-forgery HITL approval tokens
- Complements runtime-governance and ai-safety controls