What is a Custom AI Agent?
A Custom AI Agent is a task-focused assistant that:- Runs inside your workflows
- Has its own prompt, tools, and context
- Operates on a selected channel (e.g., chat, voice, or tickets)
- Can be tuned for accuracy, creativity, or brevity depending on use case
- Order status agents that fetch and explain shipping updates
- Billing agents that answer invoice questions
- Returns agents that handle policy queries with tool access
Steps to Create a Custom AI Agent
Define the Agent
- Name — Give your agent a clear name
- Purpose — Add a short description (e.g., “Order Support Agent”)
- Channel — Select where it operates (e.g., Chat)
Configure its Behavior
- Prompt & Context — Provide a detailed system prompt and background info
- Add Tools — Assign APIs or functions the agent can call
- User Info — Pass variables (e.g.,
order_id,email) for customer context - Fine-Tune Model — Adjust model type, temperature, and max tokens
