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How to Create an Agent in Myndy

Step-by-step guide to creating your first AI agent in Myndy

How to Create an Agent in Myndy

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of creating your first AI agent in Myndy.

Getting Started

Creating an AI agent in Myndy is simple and straightforward. Follow these steps to get your agent up and running.

Step 1: Create a workspace (if you haven't already)

  1. Login/Signup to your Myndy account
  2. Navigate to the main application
  3. To create a new workspace, click the plus sign + & follow the following steps. It will ask for a workspace name & adding project descriptions. Create Workspace Figure 1: Creating a new workspace in Myndy

Step 2: Access the Agent Creation Page

  1. After creating a workspace, you will be redirected to the workspace dashboard
  2. Navigate to the "Agents" section in the sidebar
  3. Click on "+ New Agent" button to start creating your agent
  4. Provide a name for your agent and select a template or start from scratch
  5. Then click "Create Agent" to proceed to the configuration Page Create Agent Figure 2: Creating a new agent in Myndy

Step 3: Configure Basic Settings

Agent Name

Choose a descriptive name for your agent that reflects its purpose:

Example: "Customer Support Agent" or "Sales Assistant"

Agent Description

Provide a clear description of what your agent does:

This agent helps customers with product inquiries, 
order tracking, and general support questions.

Step 3: Set Up Agent Personality

Tone and Style

Choose how your agent should communicate:

  • Professional - Formal and business-like
  • Friendly - Casual and approachable
  • Technical - Detailed and precise
  • Empathetic - Understanding and supportive

Language Settings

Select the primary language for your agent:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • And more...

Step 4: Configure Knowledge Base

Add Knowledge Sources

You can add knowledge to your agent in multiple ways:

1. Upload Files

Upload documents that contain information your agent should know:

  • PDF files
  • Word documents
  • Text files
  • CSV files

2. Add URLs

Provide website URLs for your agent to learn from:

https://yourwebsite.com/faq
https://yourwebsite.com/products
https://yourwebsite.com/support

3. Manual Text Entry

Directly input information:

Our business hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
We offer free shipping on orders over $50.
Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase.

Step 5: Voice Configuration (Optional)

If you want your agent to handle voice calls:

Select Voice

Choose from various voice options:

  • Male/Female voices
  • Different accents
  • Various speaking speeds

Voice Settings

Configure voice parameters:

  • Speed: Slow, Normal, Fast
  • Pitch: Low, Medium, High
  • Volume: Adjust speaking volume

Conversation Flow

Define how your agent handles conversations:

  • Greeting Message: First message users see
  • Fallback Responses: What to say when unsure
  • Closing Message: End of conversation message

Voice Settings Figure 3: Configuring settings for your agent

Step 7: Testing Your Agent

Before deploying, test your agent:

  1. Click on widget in the preview section
  2. Have a conversation with your agent (both voice & text)
  3. Check if responses are accurate
  4. Verify knowledge base integration
  5. While testing, if response is not satisfactory, go back to knowledge base or settings to make necessary adjustments. You may change the Agent Behavior, Knowledge Base or Voice Settings.

Step 8: Deploy Your Agent

Once you're satisfied with testing:

  1. Before deploying, make sure you tested the agent thoroughly. if agent responses are not satisfactory, go back to knowledge base or settings to make necessary adjustments. You may change the Agent Behavior, Knowledge Base or Voice Settings.
  2. Now copy the code snippent of the widget from widget section.

Get Widget Code

For website integration:

<script
      src="https://widget.myndy.ai/myndy-convai-widget.es.js"
      type="module"
      async
    ></script>
    <myndy-convai
      agent_id="agent_1764611335__3*****"
    ></myndy-convai>

Widget Code Figure 4: Widget code snippet for integration

Best Practices

Knowledge Base

  • Keep information up-to-date
  • Use clear and concise language
  • Organize content logically
  • Include common questions and answers

Agent Personality

  • Be consistent with brand voice
  • Use appropriate tone for audience
  • Maintain professionalism
  • Show empathy when needed

Testing

  • Test with various scenarios
  • Check edge cases
  • Verify all integrations
  • Get feedback from team members

Monitoring and Optimization

After deployment:

  1. Monitor agent performance
  2. Review conversation logs
  3. Identify areas for improvement
  4. Update knowledge base regularly
  5. Adjust settings based on feedback

Troubleshooting

Agent Not Responding

  • Check if agent is published
  • Verify knowledge base is populated
  • Ensure API keys are correct

Incorrect Responses

  • Review and update knowledge base
  • Add more training data
  • Adjust response settings

Integration Issues

  • Verify API credentials
  • Check webhook configurations
  • Review error logs

Next Steps

Support

Need help creating your agent? Contact our support team or visit the support page.