Create an Agent Block

Overview

This guide explains how to create a reusable agent block that can be used as a component in other agents.

What Are Agent Blocks?

Agent blocks are pre-configured, reusable AI workflows that can be used as components within larger automation systems. Think of them as "smart building blocks" - each agent block is itself a complete workflow that can:

• Accept specific inputs

• Process data using AI and traditional automation

• Produce defined outputs

• Be easily reused in different contexts

The power of agent blocks lies in their modularity. Once you create an agent with a specific capability (like translating text or analyzing sentiment), you can reuse it as a single block in other workflows. This means you can:

• Combine multiple agent blocks to create more complex automations

• Reuse proven workflows without rebuilding them

• Share agent blocks with other users

• Create hierarchical systems where specialized agents work together

For example, a content creation workflow might combine several agent blocks:

• A research agent block that gathers information

• A writing agent block that creates the initial draft

• An editing agent block that polishes the content

• A formatting agent block that prepares the final output

Creating the Base Agent

Required Components

1. Input Block

2. AI Text Generator Block

3. Output Block

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Add and Configure Blocks

   • Add an Input Block

   • Add an AI Text Generator Block

   • Add an Output Block

2. Connect Components

   • Connect Input's result to AI Text Generator's Prompt

   • Connect AI Text Generator's response to Output's value

3. Name the Components

   • Name the Input Block: "question"

   • Name the Output Block: "answer"

4. Save the Agent

   • Choose a descriptive name (e.g., "Weather Agent")

   • Click Save

Converting to a Block

1. Access the Block Menu

   • Go to the Builder interface

   • Click the Blocks menu

   • Click the agent tag or search the name of your agent

2. Using the Agent Block

   • Click on the agent block to add to your workflow

   • Save the new agent with a descriptive name (e.g., "Weather Agent")

Testing the Agent Block

1. Run the Agent

   • Enter a test question (e.g., "How far is the Earth from the Moon?")

   • Click Run

2. View Results

   • Option 1: Check "Agent Outputs" section*

   • Option 2: Click "View More" for detailed results

*Note: if there is no output block then the "Agent Outputs" button will show up blank. You can see the output under view more or at bottom of the block.

Advanced Usage

• You can make more complex agents by combining multiple agent blocks

• Chain different agents together for more sophisticated workflows

Note

This is a basic example that can be expanded upon to create more complex agent blocks with additional functionality.