Build Your First Agent¶
Prerequisites¶
Before creating an agent, ensure you have:
- At least one registered model (see Model Registration)
- Access to the Workspace interface
Creating an Agent¶
Step 1: Open Agent Manager¶
From the workspace sidebar, navigate to Agent Manager.
Step 2: Configure Basic Info¶
Click Create Agent and fill in required fields:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Unique identifier (no /, \, .) |
code-reviewer |
| Capability Card | Brief description of what the agent does | Reviews code for quality, security, and best practices |
| Category | Classification for organization | coding |
| Tags | Labels for search and discovery (optional) | code, review, security |
Step 3: Select a Model¶
Choose the LLM to power your agent:
- Claude Sonnet 4.5 - Best for complex reasoning
- GPT-5 - Strong general-purpose performance
- DeepSeek V3 - Fast and cost-effective
The model handles all decision-making and tool usage.
Step 4: Add System Instruction (Optional)¶
Define custom behavior:
You are a senior code reviewer with expertise in Python, JavaScript, and security.
When reviewing code:
- Check for common security vulnerabilities
- Suggest performance improvements
- Highlight best practice violations
- Provide specific examples for improvements
Leave blank for default assistant behavior.
Step 5: Configure Tools (Optional)¶
Select tools your agent can use. Visit the following pages to learn more:
- MCP Servers - Connect external services and capabilities
- System Tools - Use built-in functions
Step 6: Set Max Actions¶
Configure iteration limit (1-200):
- 10-20 - Simple Q&A agents
- 30-50 - General-purpose agents (default: 50)
- 100+ - Complex multi-step workflows
Step 7: Create¶
Click Submit to save your agent.
Running Your Agent¶
From Chat Interface¶
- Open the Chat page from workspace
- Click the Agent Selector dropdown
- Choose your newly created agent
- Type a message and send
The agent will process your request using its configured model and tools.
Common Issues¶
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Agent won't run | No model selected | Ensure model is configured |
| Tools not working | MCP server disconnected | Reconnect server in MCP Manager |
| Stops after one response | Normal for simple questions | Try multi-step requests |
| Hits max actions | Complex task or infinite loop | Increase max_actions or simplify task |
Next Steps¶
- Agent Configuration - Deep dive into all settings
- Agent Loop - Understand how agents think
- System Tools - Explore built-in capabilities
- MCP Integration - Connect external services