Prebuilt agents

Prebuilt agents on IBM watsonx Orchestrate are ready-to-use components designed to perform specific tasks by integrating seamlessly with various systems and applications. Reuse these agents to maintain consistency in workflow execution. By using the prebuilt agents, you can focus on higher-level tasks, reduce errors, and increase productivity.

Important: To ensure agents and tools function reliably, connect your apps using valid credentials and follow the required configuration steps. Incorrect setup prevents agents and tools from responding or performing as expected.
See Connecting to apps from prebuilt agents for more details.

Key features of prebuilt agents

Feature Description
Preconfigured Includes predefined settings for fast setup and deployment.
Reusable Can be applied across multiple workflows to reduce duplication.
Task-specific Built to perform focused tasks such as data processing, API calls, or notifications.
Note: For a detailed overview of which agents are available across different deployment types, refer to Deployment-based availability of prebuilt agents.

Agent categories

Prebuilt agents are organized into categories to help you easily discover and navigate based on specific use cases or requirements. The main categories include:

  1. Finance agents

    Manage allocations and adjustments using IBM Planning Analytics.

  2. HR agents

    Automate routine HR tasks, centralize HR data, and enhance communication across HR functions.

  3. IT agents

    Streamline, automate, and enhance various IT-related tasks.

  4. Productivity agents

    Simplify everyday tasks and manage your schedule, helping you focus on high-priority work.

  5. Procurement agents

    Manage tasks like creating purchase orders, processing invoices, and evaluating suppliers to improve procurement efficiency.

  6. Sales agents

    Assist sales teams in managing customer relationships and tracking sales activities.

  7. Supply chain agents

    Optimize your supply chain by intelligently rebalancing inventory, updating consumption rules in real time, and raising purchase requests.