AWS Step Functions adds AgentCore-powered agentic reasoning step

This article announces AWS Step Functions integration with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, enabling AI agent reasoning steps in workflows through a managed harness (currently in preview).

• Add AI agent reasoning steps to Step Functions workflows for automation
• Automate tasks like document classification and form element extraction
• Run multiple agents in parallel or sequence at workflow decision points
• Add human approval before critical actions
• View agent input, output, token usage, and duration in execution history
• Create or reuse harnesses directly from Workflow Studio visual builder
• Override model, system prompt, and tools per invocation without duplication
• Persist agent context across invocations using session IDs
• Available in US East, US West, Europe (Frankfurt), and Asia Pacific (Sydney)
• Standard Step Functions and Bedrock pricing applies; no additional integration charges

This integration simplifies adding AI-powered reasoning to workflows, enabling automated decision-making with full auditability and human oversight.