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# 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](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/agents-config)\
   Connect and validate your provider and default model, then attach a model to your agent
2. [Messaging channels](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/messaging-channels)\
   Deploy your live agent to Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Discord
3. [Agent building 101](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/agent-building-101)\
   Build a complete service desk Agent with tools and automation handoff
4. [Agent instructions guide](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/agent-instructions-guide)\
   Write clear, safe, and deterministic instruction prompts
5. [Agent tools and permissions](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/agent-tools-and-permissions)\
   Apply least-privilege tool access and safe write guardrails
6. [Agent embedding models](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/agent-embedding-models)\
   Configure embeddings for Agent knowledge retrieval
7. [Agent vector databases](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/agent-vector-databases)\
   Connect and assign vector storage for semantic retrieval
8. [Agent testing guide](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/agent-testing-guide)\
   Run repeatable tests and regression checks before production rollout
9. [Agent activity](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/agent-activity)\
   Monitor agent actions, statuses, and operation history in real-time
10. [Agent troubleshooting](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/agent-troubleshooting)\
    Diagnose model, tool, and output issues quickly
11. [Agent chat](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/agent-chat)\
    Deprecated path retained for migration context

## 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
* Monitoring and operational support
* Troubleshooting and operational support

If you are setting up Budibase AI for the first time, see [Quickstart: Budibase AI](https://docs.budibase.com/docs/quickstart-budibase-ai).