Creating Agents

Learn how to create new agents in Cuneiform Chat.

Create a New Agent

1. Navigate to Agents in the sidebar
2. Click Create Agent
3. Fill in the required fields

Required Fields

Agent Name

Choose a descriptive name that helps you identify this agent. Examples:

• "Customer Support Bot"
• "Product FAQ Assistant"
• "HR Policy Helper"

The name is for your reference and appears in the dashboard.

System Prompt

The system prompt defines your agent's behavior. See System Prompts for detailed guidance.

Quick example:

You are a helpful assistant for [Your Company].
Answer questions based on the provided documentation.
Be concise and friendly.

Optional Settings

Description

Add a description for your own reference. This helps when managing multiple agents.

Greeting Message

The first message your agent sends when a conversation starts. Examples:

• "Hi! How can I help you today?"
• "Welcome to [Company] support. What would you like to know?"

Response Settings

Configure response behavior:

• Temperature — Controls randomness (lower = more focused)
• Max tokens — Maximum response length

Save and Test

After creating your agent:

1. Click Create to save
2. Go to Playground to test
3. Refine settings based on results

Managing Agents

From the Agents page, you can:

• Edit — Modify any agent's settings
• Playground — Test your agent in an interactive chat
• Archive — Hide agents you no longer need (can be restored later)