Agents are AI assistants that use tools.
What makes an agent?
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| LLM | The AI brain (GPT-4, Claude, etc.) |
| System Prompt | Personality and instructions |
| Tools | Apps and flows it can use |
| Sub-Agents | Other agents it can delegate to |
How agents work
- You send a message
- Agent decides what to do
- Agent calls tools if needed
- Agent responds with results
Built-in capabilities
Every agent has these (not editable):
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| memory | Remember things across chats |
| plan | Break down complex tasks |
| finish | Mark task as complete |
Example
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1You: "Transcribe this audio and summarize it"2 3Agent: 4 1. Calls whisper tool → gets text5 2. Calls summarize tool → gets summary6 3. Returns both to youNext
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