Quick Start Guide
Create your first AI agent in under 5 minutes
Welcome to Arcanflows! This guide will walk you through creating your first AI agent in under 5 minutes.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- An Arcanflows account (Sign up for free)
- An API key from at least one AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or a local Ollama instance)
Step 1: Access the Dashboard
After logging in, you'll land on the dashboard. This is your central hub for managing agents, workflows, and forms.
Click on Agents in the sidebar to navigate to the agent management section.
Step 2: Create Your First Agent
- Click the Create Agent button in the top right corner
- Enter a name for your agent (e.g., "Customer Support Bot")
- Choose a template or start from scratch
Step 3: Configure the Agent
System Prompt
The system prompt defines your agent's personality and behavior. Here's an example:
You are a helpful customer support assistant for a SaaS company.
You should:
- Be friendly and professional
- Help users with common questions about our product
- Escalate complex issues to human support when needed
- Never share sensitive information
Model Selection
Choose the AI model that powers your agent:
| Model | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| GPT-4 | Complex reasoning, nuanced responses | $$$$ |
| GPT-3.5 Turbo | General purpose, fast responses | $$ |
| Claude 3 Opus | Long context, detailed analysis | $$$$ |
| Claude 3 Sonnet | Balanced performance | $$$ |
| Ollama (Local) | Privacy-focused, no API costs | Free |
Parameters
Fine-tune your agent's behavior:
- Temperature (0-1): Higher values make responses more creative
- Max Tokens: Maximum length of responses
- Top P: Controls diversity of responses
Step 4: Test Your Agent
Click the Test button to open the chat interface. Try asking your agent some questions to see how it responds.
User: Hi, I'm having trouble logging into my account.
Agent: Hello! I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble logging in.
Let me help you with that. Can you tell me:
1. Are you seeing any specific error message?
2. Have you tried resetting your password?
Step 5: Deploy Your Agent
Once you're satisfied with your agent's responses:
- Click Publish to make the agent active
- Choose your deployment method:
- Embed on Website: Get an iframe or JavaScript snippet
- API Access: Use the REST API for custom integrations
- Connect to Workflow: Trigger the agent from automation workflows
Next Steps
Congratulations! You've created your first AI agent. Here's what to explore next:
- Add a Knowledge Base - Give your agent access to documents
- Configure Tools - Enable your agent to take actions
- Create a Workflow - Automate processes with your agent
- Build a Form - Create an intake form connected to your agent
Need Help?
- Check the FAQ for common questions
- Visit our Troubleshooting Guide
- Contact support at [email protected]