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Platform Guide

AI Agents

Build intelligent agents that automate workflows and integrate with your knowledge base

What are AI Agents?

AI agents are an extension of the capabilities shown by the AI assistant that works directly with your knowledge base and other applications. They can be configured with custom instructions and automated workflows to handle specific tasks.

Key Capabilities: Custom instructions, workflow automation, knowledge base integration, and application connectivity

Creating Your First Agent

1. Create a New Agent

Start by creating a new agent document:

  • Click on create (command + k) and choose the new agent option
  • Give your agent a descriptive name
  • Choose the appropriate workspace folder

2. Write Agent Instructions

Provide instructions in plain language where document content usually goes. Be specific about:

  • What tasks the agent should perform
  • How it should interact with users
  • What knowledge sources to prioritize
  • Any specific formatting or style requirements

3. Configure Agent Settings

On the right side panel under the "Agent" tab with the gear icon, configure:

  • When to run the agent (triggers and scheduling)
  • Which knowledge sources to access
  • Integration settings with other applications
  • Output preferences and formatting

Best Practices

✅ Do

  • • Provide clear, specific questions
  • • Reference specific documents when needed
  • • Use AI for research and analysis
  • • Iterate and refine your requests

❌ Don't

  • • Ask for sensitive personal information
  • • Expect 100% accuracy on all topics
  • • Use for final decision-making alone
  • • Overload with too many tasks at once

Common Use Cases

📊 Research & Analysis

Analyze documents, extract key insights, and summarize complex information across your knowledge base.

✍️ Content Creation

Generate reports, summaries, and documentation based on your existing materials and guidelines.

🔍 Smart Search

Find relevant information quickly using natural language queries across all your documents.

Testing Your Agent

Without touching the settings, you can start immediately testing out your agent:

  1. Navigate to the "Chat" tab when an agent document is selected
  2. Send a test message to see how your agent responds
  3. The agent will use your custom instructions and resources instead of default instructions
  4. Iterate on your instructions based on the agent's responses

💡 Pro Tip

Start with simple, clear instructions and gradually add complexity. The more specific your instructions, the better your agent will perform its intended tasks.

Next Steps

Quick Start Guide

New to Portals? Start here to set up your workspace and create your first agent.

Knowledge Base Guide

Learn how to organize your documents and data for optimal agent performance.