Orchestration

The coordination of multiple AI capabilities, tools, and models to accomplish a complex task. An orchestrator decides which models to invoke, in what order, with what context, and how to handle failures or unexpected results. If individual tools are musicians, the orchestrator is the conductor; it doesn't play any instruments, but without it you've got a cacophony.

Why it matters for writers: Lexichord is an orchestration tool designed for technical writing workflows. Rather than relying on a single LLM call with a massive system prompt (which is like giving one person a thirty-page instruction manual and expecting perfection), it coordinates multiple AI capabilities: one for drafting, one for terminology checking, one for audience analysis, one for style guide compliance. The distinction between "an LLM with a good prompt" and "an orchestration layer coordinating specialized AI capabilities" is the difference between a talented soloist and a well-rehearsed ensemble.

Related terms: AI Agent · System Prompt · Model Context Protocol