State Stores & Persistence
What’s the difference between a cache and system of record for agent state?
The core difference between a cache and a system of record for agent state is their intended use and data retention practices. A cache temporarily stores agent state to enable fast access, and may automatically evict data to free storage space. A system of record holds immutable, durable state until explicit deletion, supporting compliance and recovery workflows. Using a cache in place of a system of record carries risk of permanent data loss for critical agent operations.
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