docs/guides/agent/agent_component_reference/switch.mdx
A component that evaluates whether specified conditions are met and directs the follow of execution accordingly.
A Switch component evaluates conditions based on the output of specific components, directing the flow of execution accordingly to enable complex branching logic.
A Switch component is essential for condition-based direction of execution flow. While it shares similarities with the Categorize component, which is also used in multi-pronged strategies, the key distinction lies in their approach: the evaluation of the Switch component is rule-based, whereas the Categorize component involves AI and uses an LLM for decision-making.
A Switch component must have at least one case, each with multiple specified conditions. When multiple conditions are specified for a case, you must set the logical relationship between them to either AND or OR.
Once a new case is added, navigate to the Switch component on the canvas, find the + button next to the case, and click it to specify the downstream component(s).
Evaluates whether the output of specific components meets certain conditions
:::danger IMPORTANT When you have added multiple conditions for a specific case, a Logical operator field appears, requiring you to set the logical relationship between these conditions as either AND or OR. :::