Agents

Build, test, and operate AI Agents in Budibase.

Budibase Agents let you combine model reasoning with workspace tools and automations.

Use this section to go from initial setup to production-ready Agent workflows.

Recommended path

  1. Agents Config
    Connect and validate your model provider and default model.
  2. Agent building 101
    Build a complete service desk Agent with tools and automation handoff.
  3. Agent instructions guide
    Write clear, safe, and deterministic instruction prompts.
  4. Agent tools and permissions
    Apply least-privilege tool access and safe write guardrails.
  5. Agent embedding models
    Configure embeddings for Agent knowledge retrieval.
  6. Agent vector databases
    Connect and assign vector storage for semantic retrieval.
  7. Agent testing guide
    Run repeatable tests and regression checks before production rollout.
  8. Agent troubleshooting
    Diagnose model, tool, and output issues quickly.

What this section covers

  • Agent setup and model configuration
  • Prompt and output design patterns
  • Tool access and safety controls
  • Embeddings and vector database setup
  • Testing strategy and release readiness
  • Troubleshooting and operational support

If you are setting up Budibase AI for the first time, see Quickstart: Budibase AI.


What’s Next

Recommended first steps for working with Agents