Creating an Agent
Step-by-step guide to creating and configuring a new agent in VectorChat.
Step-by-step guide
1. Navigate to the Agents page
From the sidebar, click Agents, then click New Agent.
Screenshot: The agent creation form with empty fields for name, model, and system instructions.
2. Configure basic settings
- Name — A descriptive name for your agent (e.g., "Customer Support Bot" or "Daily Report Writer").
- Description — A short summary of what this agent does.
- System Instructions — The core prompt that defines how the agent behaves. Be specific about the agent's role, tone, and constraints.
Write system instructions as if you are briefing a new team member. Be clear about what the agent should and should not do.
3. Choose an AI model
Select the model that powers your agent. Different models offer different trade-offs between speed, cost, and capability:
- GPT-4o — Strong general-purpose reasoning.
- Claude — Excellent at following complex instructions.
- Gemini — Good for multimodal tasks.
4. Configure model parameters
- Temperature — Lower values (0–0.3) produce more consistent responses. Higher values (0.7–1.0) produce more creative output.
- Max Tokens — Set a limit on response length if needed.
5. Connect knowledge bases
Attach knowledge bases with relevant documents. The agent will search these when answering questions.
6. Enable agent features
- Agent Mode — Multi-step reasoning where the agent can use tools and reflect on results.
- Think Tool — Shows the agent's reasoning process before responding.
- Memory — Lets the agent remember facts across conversations.
- Save Messages — Persists conversation history.
7. Create the agent
Click Create Agent. You'll be redirected to the agent's detail page.
Screenshot: A fully configured agent showing all settings, connected tools, and knowledge bases.
What to do next
- Start a conversation — Go to the Conversations tab to chat with your agent.
- Add tools — Connect integrations like Slack, Gmail, or Google Calendar.
- Attach skills — Add reusable skills to teach the agent specific tasks.
- Set up a schedule — Automate the agent to run on a recurring basis.
Editing an agent
Navigate to the agent's detail page and modify any settings. Changes take effect immediately for new conversations.