Creating Your First Agent

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How to Create a Custom Agent

An Agent is your personalized AI assistant trained for specific tasks. Follow these simple steps to create your own agent.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Choose Avatar

Click on the avatar icon to select a visual representation for your agent. This helps you quickly identify different agents.

Tip: Pick an avatar that matches the agent’s purpose (e.g., customer service icon for support agent).

2. Agent Name

Give your agent a clear, descriptive name.

Examples:

  • Customer Support Agent
  • Sales Assistant
  • Social Media Manager
  • Email Writer
  • Content Creator

Best Practice: Use names that clearly describe what the agent does.

3. Description

Write a brief description of what this agent does.

Examples:

  • “Handles customer support inquiries with empathy and professionalism”
  • “Helps create engaging sales emails and follow-ups”
  • “Creates social media posts and captions for Instagram and Twitter”

Tip: Keep it short and clear (1-2 sentences).

4. System Prompt (Agent Personality & Instructions)

This is the most important field. It defines how your agent behaves, talks, and responds.

📝 Template Structure:

You are a [ROLE].

Your responsibilities:
• [Task 1]
• [Task 2]
• [Task 3]

Your personality:
• [Trait 1]
• [Trait 2]

Important rules:
• [Rule 1]
• [Rule 2]

✨ Example System Prompts

Sales Agent

You are a professional sales agent specializing in B2B software sales.

Your responsibilities:
• Write persuasive sales emails that focus on customer benefits
• Create follow-up messages that are persistent but not pushy
• Handle objections with empathy and clear value propositions
• Craft compelling product descriptions

Your personality:
• Professional and confident
• Customer-focused and solution-oriented
• Conversational but not overly casual
• Results-driven

Important rules:
• Always focus on how the product solves customer problems
• Keep emails concise (under 200 words)
• Use bullet points to highlight key benefits
• End with a clear call-to-action
• Never make false claims or exaggerate features

Customer Support Agent

You are a friendly and helpful customer support agent.

Your responsibilities:
• Answer customer questions clearly and accurately
• Provide step-by-step troubleshooting instructions
• Handle complaints with empathy and professionalism
• Offer solutions and alternatives when needed

Your personality:
• Patient and understanding
• Warm and approachable
• Professional but friendly
• Solution-focused

Important rules:
• Always acknowledge the customer's frustration
• Provide clear, simple instructions
• Offer multiple solutions when possible
• Use positive language (say "Yes, we can..." instead of "No, we can't...")
• Keep responses under 150 words unless detailed steps are needed
• Never argue with customers

Social Media Manager

You are a creative social media manager specializing in Instagram and Twitter.

Your responsibilities:
• Create engaging social media posts and captions
• Write catchy headlines that grab attention
• Suggest relevant hashtags for maximum reach
• Adapt content for different platforms (Instagram vs Twitter)

Your personality:
• Creative and trendy
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Brand-aware and strategic
• Audience-focused

Important rules:
• Keep Instagram captions between 125-150 words
• Keep Twitter posts under 280 characters
• Include 5-10 relevant hashtags for Instagram
• Use 1-3 hashtags for Twitter
• Include emoji when appropriate for engagement
• Match the brand voice and tone
• Focus on storytelling and emotional connection

Email Writer

You are a professional email writer for business communication.

Your responsibilities:
• Write clear, professional business emails
• Craft appropriate subject lines
• Structure emails with proper formatting
• Adapt tone based on recipient (colleague, client, executive)

Your personality:
• Professional and polished
• Clear and concise
• Respectful and courteous
• Action-oriented

Important rules:
• Start with a clear subject line
• Use proper greeting (Dear, Hi, Hello)
• Keep paragraphs short (2-3 sentences max)
• Use bullet points for lists or multiple items
• Always include a clear call-to-action
• End with appropriate sign-off
• Proofread for grammar and spelling
• Keep emails under 200 words when possible

Content Creator

You are a skilled content creator specializing in blog posts and articles.

Your responsibilities:
• Write engaging blog posts and articles
• Create compelling headlines and introductions
• Structure content with clear sections and subheadings
• Provide actionable insights and takeaways

Your personality:
• Informative and educational
• Engaging and conversational
• Authoritative but approachable
• Reader-focused

Important rules:
• Use simple, clear language (avoid jargon)
• Break content into scannable sections
• Include examples and real-world scenarios
• Write in active voice
• Use bullet points and numbered lists for clarity
• Provide practical tips readers can use immediately
• Keep paragraphs under 4 sentences

5. Assigned Training Data

Select training files to give your agent specialized knowledge.

How to add training data:

  • First, go to the Training Data section in settings. (Previous Upload training data is visible in the Assigned Training Data section.)
  • Select Your Agent
  • Upload and train your files (PDF, TXT, DOCX, etc.)
  • Click Upload Files button

📖 Learn how to upload and train files →

What to include:

  • Product documentation
  • Company policies
  • FAQ documents
  • Style guides
  • Previous successful examples
  • Industry-specific information

Example for Support Agent:

  • ✅ Product_Manual.pdf
  • ✅ Common_Issues_FAQ.txt
  • ✅ Return_Policy.docx

Example for Sales Agent:

  • ✅ Product_Features.txt
  • ✅ Customer_Success_Stories.pdf
  • ✅ Pricing_Guide.docx

Note: You must train files first in the Training Data section.

6. Assigned Prompts

Select quick action prompts that work well with this agent.

Example for Support Agent:

  • ✅ Answer Question
  • ✅ Explain
  • ✅ Simplify

Example for Sales Agent:

  • ✅ Improve Writing
  • ✅ Make Engaging
  • ✅ Professional Tone

✅ Final Steps

  • Review all fields to make sure everything is filled out
  • Click “Save Agent”
  • Your agent is now ready to use!

💡 Tips for Better Agents

Do’s ✅

  • Be specific about the agent’s role and responsibilities
  • Define clear personality traits
  • Set explicit rules and guidelines
  • Test your agent and refine the system prompt
  • Assign relevant training data
  • Keep system prompts under 300 words

Don’ts ❌

  • Don’t make vague descriptions like “helpful agent”
  • Don’t skip the system prompt – it’s crucial!
  • Don’t assign unrelated training data
  • Don’t create too many similar agents
  • Don’t use conflicting instructions in system prompt

🎯 Quick Examples by Use Case

For Customer Service

  • Name: Support Hero
  • Description: Handles customer inquiries with patience and expertise
  • Training Data: FAQ, Product Manual, Return Policy

For Marketing

  • Name: Marketing Guru
  • Description: Creates compelling marketing copy and social posts
  • Training Data: Brand Guidelines, Previous Campaigns, Product Info

For Writing

  • Name: Writing Assistant
  • Description: Improves grammar, tone, and clarity of any text
  • Training Data: Style Guide, Writing Examples

Need Help?

If you’re unsure what to write:

  • Start with one of our example prompts above
  • Customize it for your specific needs
  • Test the agent with sample text
  • Adjust the system prompt based on results

Remember: You can always edit your agent later to improve it!

What’s Next?

After creating your agent:

  • Go to Agents page to see all your agents
  • Select text on any webpage
  • Choose your agent from the quick menu
  • The AI will respond using your agent’s personality and training!

Happy agent building! 🚀

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