What are Custom Agents?
Custom Agents are saved, reusable AI configurations you build at/agents. Each agent has a name, a custom system prompt, a chosen base model, a specific set of enabled tools, and the connected apps it can access. You can chat with any of your agents at any time.
Custom Agents are different from Agent Mode. Agent Mode is a toggle in the chat prompt bar that enables autonomous multi-step actions in any conversation. Custom Agents are persistent configurations — saved assistants you return to with pre-configured behavior, tools, and knowledge.
| Custom Agents | Agent Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A saved, reusable AI configuration | An in-chat toggle for autonomous actions |
| Where it lives | /agents page | Prompt bar in any chat |
| Persistent | Yes — saved and reusable | No — toggle per session |
| Custom system prompt | Yes, defined per agent | No (uses chat’s context) |
| Custom tools/connectors | Yes, configured per agent | Uses your globally connected apps |
What Each Agent Has
Every Custom Agent you build includes:- Name — what you call the agent (appears on the
/agentspage and in chat) - Description — what the agent does (helps you remember its purpose)
- Avatar/icon — visual identity for the agent
- Base model — the underlying AI model (choose different models for different purposes)
- System prompt — the core instructions that define how the agent thinks and responds
- Enabled tools — web search, deep research, canvas, file access, voice, etc.
- Enabled connectors — which of your connected apps this agent can access
- Voice (optional) — configure a voice for voice interactions with this agent
Common Use Cases
Coding assistant
A TypeScript-focused agent with your coding conventions in the system prompt and GitHub connected. Persistent context across all coding sessions.
Research analyst
A research agent with web search and deep research enabled. System prompt configured for your research domain and citation requirements.
Writing assistant
An agent with your writing style, brand voice, and editorial guidelines baked into the system prompt. Canvas enabled for long-form drafting.
Support bot
An agent with your product documentation as context and a support-focused persona. Can be tested and refined before deploying.
Accessing Custom Agents
Click Agents in the topbar navigation, or go directly to/agents. Your agents are listed there. Click any agent to start a chat with it.
Agent chats are stored like regular chats and accessible from your chat history — look for chats associated with the agent’s name.
Explore Custom Agents
Create an Agent
Step-by-step guide to building your first custom agent.
Configure an Agent
Edit model, system prompt, tools, connectors, and other agent settings.
Agent Tools and Connectors
Control exactly what tools and app access each agent has.
Troubleshooting
Fix issues with agent behavior, tools, connectors, and chat history.