# Agent Blocks Overview

## **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.