AI Agent Builder - IBM watsonx Orchestrate

Build agents without limits

Teams don’t build AI the same way—IBM® watsonx Orchestrate® supports agent development from no-code to pro-code, so teams can build the way they work. Use a visual builder with drag-and-drop and natural language, or develop with the Agent Development Kit (ADK), Python, APIs and open-source frameworks.

Build or import agents from anywhere. Prototype in Langflow, connect to tools and data with OpenAPI and Model Context Protocol (MCP), and deploy in a single enterprise-grade environment. Whether built in Orchestrate or brought in externally, agents run through the control plane for observability, optimization and governance at scale.

Build and launch faster

Create agents in minutes with guided flows, templates and reusable tools—without starting from scratch.

Turn what you already have into agents

Import existing LangGraph agents or upload an SOP document to auto-generate a full agent workflow—logic, tools and all—turning docs into agents.

Scale without friction

Build and extend custom agents and tools with ADK, Langflow and IBM Bob using Python, APIs, OpenAPI and MCP servers.

Stay flexible by design

Select your preferred LLM for each use case through AI Gateway with support for IBM and third-party models.

Capabilities

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Build without code

Create agents fast with guided flows, templates and reusable tools, or upload an SOP and let AI turn it into a deployable agent.

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Develop with full control

Build custom agents and tools using Python, CLI or APIs with the ADK. Accelerate development with IBM Bob and extend workflows with full flexibility.

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Design visually, deploy in one flow

Prototype agentic workflows in Langflow and deploy them as production-ready tools with centralized credentials and runtime management.

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Connect to models, data and tools

Connect to the models, data sources and tools you need using AI Gateway, APIs and MCP servers—without lock-in or rework.

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Organize and collaborate at scale

Use workspaces to organize agents, tools and knowledge by team, project or use case—with controlled access and clear ownership.

Debug with precision

Use the agent debugger to trace reasoning, inspect tools and collaborators and quickly identify and resolve issues before deployment.

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Turn your agents into a revenue channel

With Agent Connect, showcase your agents in a governed catalog and unlock new go-to-market opportunities with IBM.

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Resources

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Agentic Orchestration

Coordinate complex work across agents. Orchestrate how agents collaborate across workflows, tools, and models—with intelligent routing, shared context, and real-time control. Ensure every task is handled by the right agent, in the right way.

Governed catalog

Reuse what works—without losing control. Access a governed catalog of IBM and partner-built agents, tools, and templates. Find, customize, and deploy proven components while maintaining visibility and lifecycle governance.

Agentic control plane

Manage your entire agent ecosystem from a single control plane. Monitor behavior, enforce policies, and optimize performance so agents operate securely, reliably, and in compliance.