Beyond ReAct: A Planner-Centric Framework for Complex Tool-Augmented LLM Reasoning

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Main Authors: Wei, Xiaolong, Dong, Yuehu, Wang, Xingliang, Zhang, Xingyu, Zhao, Zhejun, Shen, Dongdong, Xia, Long, Yin, Dawei
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author Wei, Xiaolong
Dong, Yuehu
Wang, Xingliang
Zhang, Xingyu
Zhao, Zhejun
Shen, Dongdong
Xia, Long
Yin, Dawei
author_facet Wei, Xiaolong
Dong, Yuehu
Wang, Xingliang
Zhang, Xingyu
Zhao, Zhejun
Shen, Dongdong
Xia, Long
Yin, Dawei
contents Existing tool-augmented large language models (LLMs) encounter significant challenges when processing complex queries. Current frameworks such as ReAct are prone to local optimization traps due to their reliance on incremental decision-making processes. To address these limitations, we propose a novel Planner-centric Plan-Execute paradigm that fundamentally resolves local optimization bottlenecks through architectural innovation. Central to our approach is a novel Planner model that performs global Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) planning for complex queries, enabling optimized execution beyond conventional tool coordination. We also introduce ComplexTool-Plan, a large-scale benchmark dataset featuring complex queries that demand sophisticated multi-tool composition and coordination capabilities. Additionally, we develop a two-stage training methodology that integrates Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) with Group Relative Policy Optimization (GRPO), systematically enhancing the Planner's tool selection accuracy and global planning awareness through structured DAG-based planning. When integrated with a capable executor, our framework achieves state-of-the-art performance on the StableToolBench benchmark for complex user queries, demonstrating superior end-to-end execution capabilities and robust handling of intricate multi-tool workflows.
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spellingShingle Beyond ReAct: A Planner-Centric Framework for Complex Tool-Augmented LLM Reasoning
Wei, Xiaolong
Dong, Yuehu
Wang, Xingliang
Zhang, Xingyu
Zhao, Zhejun
Shen, Dongdong
Xia, Long
Yin, Dawei
Artificial Intelligence
Existing tool-augmented large language models (LLMs) encounter significant challenges when processing complex queries. Current frameworks such as ReAct are prone to local optimization traps due to their reliance on incremental decision-making processes. To address these limitations, we propose a novel Planner-centric Plan-Execute paradigm that fundamentally resolves local optimization bottlenecks through architectural innovation. Central to our approach is a novel Planner model that performs global Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) planning for complex queries, enabling optimized execution beyond conventional tool coordination. We also introduce ComplexTool-Plan, a large-scale benchmark dataset featuring complex queries that demand sophisticated multi-tool composition and coordination capabilities. Additionally, we develop a two-stage training methodology that integrates Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) with Group Relative Policy Optimization (GRPO), systematically enhancing the Planner's tool selection accuracy and global planning awareness through structured DAG-based planning. When integrated with a capable executor, our framework achieves state-of-the-art performance on the StableToolBench benchmark for complex user queries, demonstrating superior end-to-end execution capabilities and robust handling of intricate multi-tool workflows.
title Beyond ReAct: A Planner-Centric Framework for Complex Tool-Augmented LLM Reasoning
topic Artificial Intelligence
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.10037