> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.avallon.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# AI Agent Builder

> Create intelligent automation agents with n8n

## Overview

Avallon's AI Agent Builder integrates with n8n to create intelligent automation agents. Build workflows that can handle complex tasks automatically.

## What are AI Agents?

AI Agents are automated workflows powered by n8n that can:

* Process data automatically
* Make decisions based on conditions
* Integrate with external services
* Handle repetitive tasks
* Respond to events and triggers

## Creating an Agent

1. Go to **Dashboard** → **Agent Builder**
2. Click "Create New Agent"
3. Describe what you want your agent to do
4. Configure agent settings:
   * **Name**: Give your agent a name
   * **Description**: What the agent does
   * **Triggers**: When the agent should run
   * **Actions**: What the agent should do
5. Click "Create Agent"
6. The agent will be created in n8n

## Agent Configuration

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Triggers">
    * Webhook triggers
    * Schedule triggers
    * Event-based triggers
    * Manual triggers
  </Card>

  <Card title="Actions">
    * API calls
    * Data processing
    * Notifications
    * Database operations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Conditions">
    * If/then logic
    * Data filtering
    * Conditional routing
    * Error handling
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrations">
    * Email services
    * Cloud storage
    * CRM systems
    * Custom APIs
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Example Agents

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Form Submission Handler">
    Automatically processes form submissions, sends confirmation emails, and stores data in a database.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Content Scheduler">
    Automatically publishes content on a schedule, posts to social media, and sends notifications.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Data Sync Agent">
    Syncs data between different services, updates records, and handles conflicts.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Managing Agents

### View Agents

* All agents are listed in the Agent Builder dashboard
* See agent status (active, paused, error)
* View last run time and results

### Edit Agents

1. Click on an agent to open it
2. Edit the workflow in n8n
3. Save changes
4. Test the agent

### Delete Agents

1. Select the agent
2. Click "Delete"
3. Confirm deletion

<Warning>
  Deleting an agent cannot be undone. Make sure you want to delete it before confirming.
</Warning>

## n8n Integration

Avallon integrates with n8n for agent management:

* Agents are created as n8n workflows
* You can edit agents directly in n8n
* n8n provides advanced workflow capabilities
* Full access to n8n's node library

<Info>
  You'll need an n8n account to create and manage agents. Avallon handles the setup automatically.
</Info>

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Start Simple">
    Begin with simple agents and gradually add complexity
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Test Thoroughly">
    Always test agents before deploying to production
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Monitor Performance">
    Check agent logs regularly to ensure they're working correctly
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Handle Errors">
    Add error handling to your agents to prevent failures
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>