---
title: [Automations guides and connectors] - Create an Agent
description: Learn how to build agents to streamline workflows and automate tasks efficiently.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/agent-os/create-an-agent
product: Automations
doc_type: documentation
audience:
  - developers
version: v1
last_updated: 2026-02-19
filename: create-an-agent.md
---

# [Automations guides and connectors] - Create an Agent

This page explains [Automations guides and connectors] - Create an Agent for Automations. It is intended for developers who need to understand or implement this topic. Use it when you are setting up, configuring, or troubleshooting this feature.

## Create an Agent

**Note:** **Agent OS** is currently in **Early Access**. Features may change and limitations may apply. We recommend using it in non-production environments until general availability. For more information, contact [support](mailto:support@contentstack.com).

An Agent is an intelligent system that blends AI understanding with the right context, instructions, and tools. It acts on behalf of users to perform tasks efficiently and autonomously.

To create an agent, follow the below steps:

1. Log into the [Contentstack account](https://www.contentstack.com/login/).
2. After logging in, click the **App Switcher** icon, then select **Agent OS** from the list.![App_Switcher_Icon.png](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blta53cf8e3d81561ac/6996d4c2ca1be7000834d2c5/App_Switcher_Icon.png)
3. Open your project or [create](/docs/agent-os/managing-projects#create-a-project) a new one.
4. From the **Agent OS Dashboard** screen, click **+ New Agent**.![New_Agent_Button.png](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blt7f37e708e7779bb3/6996d413ca1be7000834d2b9/New_Agent_Button.png)
5. In the **Create Agent** modal, click **Manual Setup**. Enter a suitable Title and a **Description** for your agent. Click the **Create Agent** button.![Create_Agent_Modal.png](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blt00ffd2b99855d2c8/6996d4137dd2cc0008d23e12/Create_Agent_Modal.png)

   **Note:** You can also create an agent using the **Automated Setup**, where you provide a description and the system automatically configures the trigger, tools, and instructions.
6. You are redirected to the **Agent Builder** page, where you can add the **Trigger**, **Tools**, and **Instructions**.![Agent_Builder_Screen.png](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blt95405d744f240a92/6996d88d2ed19a0008bc0fb5/Agent_Builder_Screen.png)

## Common questions
### What is covered in [Automations guides and connectors] - Create an Agent?
This page covers the topic described in the title and provides the steps, options, and examples needed to use it.
### Who should read [Automations guides and connectors] - Create an Agent?
Anyone responsible for configuring, implementing, or maintaining this capability should use this page as a reference.
### When should I use this page?
Use it when you are setting up this feature, troubleshooting issues, or validating expected behavior.