Creating agents

You can create a new agent in IBM watsonx Orchestrate by either creating from scratch or using a pre-built template. The agent creation process involves defining its name and purpose suited to your specific needs.

If no custom agents are deployed in IBM watsonx Orchestrate, the system displays a default Pre-built agent. This ensures basic functionality until a custom agent is set up. For more information see, Using agents in the watsonx Orchestrate chat.

Procedure

On the main page, click Create new agent.
Select from either Create from scratch, or Create from template.

Create from scratch

Click Create from scratch.
Click Name and enter the name of your agent.
Click Description and describe what the agent does. For more information, see Understanding-the-description attribute for AI agent
Click Create.
Click Deploy to make your agent live.

Create from template

Click Create from template.
Select from the list of agents.
Click Use as template.
Click Deploy to make your agent live.

Understanding the description attribute for AI agent

The Description field plays a key role in orchestrating tasks by defining the agent’s purpose and capabilities. To ensure that the agent can accurately perform tasks within the orchestration, it is essential to provide a clear and specific description.

To set the Description field correctly, do the following actions:

Define the agent's core functions and its domain of expertise.
Clarify the boundaries of the agent’s tasks to prevent overlap with other agents.
Outline the specific skills or functions the agent can perform, providing a high-level view of its capabilities.
Identify any limitations or constraints that may affect the agent’s actions, helping manage expectations during interactions.

A well-defined Description ensures that the agent operates within its intended scope and collaborates effectively with other agents in the system.

Expanding the abilities of your agent

For information on configuring your agent, see the following links: