Build
Define what the agent is and what it can reach.
Build is where the agent takes shape. You give it an identity, write the instructions that govern every response, choose how hard it thinks, attach the skills and knowledge it needs, and wire the credentials and triggers that let it run.
Most of your time in the Agent Builder is spent here, and most agent problems are traced back here. An agent that answers wrongly usually has an instructions problem, a knowledge problem, or a skills problem — not a deployment problem.
Identity and reasoning
Basic Details — Define the agent’s name, metadata, and ownership.
Instructions — Set the system instructions that guide responses and reasoning.
Agent Behavior — Control autonomy, memory, and execution style.
Runtime & Versioning — Manage runtime settings, engine versions, and release history.
Execution Plan/Checklist — Define structured plans and guided execution steps.
Capabilities
What the agent can do — the actions available to it at runtime.
Adding a Skill to the Agent — Give the agent an action it can take.
Skills & Capabilities — Attach reusable skills and actions.
MCP Tools — Configure MCP servers and tool access.
Apps & Services — Connect external apps and services.
Knowledge
What the agent can read — the material it retrieves from at runtime.
Attaching Knowledge to an Agent — Give the agent something to read.
RAG Knowledge Pipeline — Configure how knowledge is ingested and retrieved.
Execution and credentials
Triggers — Configure events that start the agent automatically.
Secrets & Variables — Store runtime credentials and reusable values.
Once the agent behaves the way you intend, move on to Test to validate it against real cases before release.
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