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Runtime Deadlock Detector

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A runtime monitor that periodically scans active agents for circular wait conditions and flags deadlocks after they have formed.

Responsibility. Detects circular waits among running agents.

Also known as: Runtime deadlock detection

Variant of Deadlock Controller abstract

When to choose. Choose only when dependencies cannot be declared in advance; it requires periodic scanning of active agents and lets a deadlock persist until the next scan detects it.

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Relationships

monitors assurance

Worker Agent abstract Ch8.2A

alternative to variability

Dependency Cycle Validator Ch8.2A

Design guidance

SHOULD NOT be preferred over static cycle validation when dependencies are known, because detection is computationally expensive and introduces latency.

Classification

Patterns: Wait-for graph scanning
Quality attributes: Reliability (ISO/IEC 25010 | NIST AI RMF: valid and reliable)
Risks mitigated: Undetected workflow stalls

Sources

Ch8.2A: T. Nguyen, "Error Rates and Reliability," in Mastering Agentic AI Systems: Guide for the NVIDIA NCP-AAI Exam, 1st ed. 2026, ch. 8.2A. ISBN: 9798244538229.