How to Configure Your ATG Agents

ATG Embedded agents are intelligent assistants tailored to your exact needs. This guide walks you through configuring these agents to perfectly align with your vision.

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💡 Test as You Go with the Playground

Throughout the entire agent configuration process, the Playground on the right side of the screen lets you test your agent's behavior in real-time. Change instructions, add tools, modify knowledge categories—and instantly see how your agent responds. This is your sandbox to validate and fine-tune before deployment.

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✨ Creating a New Agent

From the Admin Console, navigate to "Agents" and create a new agent with:

🏷️ Agent Name: A clear, descriptive name for easy identification
📝 Description (Optional): A brief summary of the agent's purpose
🎯 Specific Instructions (Important): This is where you define your agent's personality and behavior. Specify what the agent should do and not do, how it should guide users, its tone, and its operational guidelines. These instructions are crucial for creating a truly effective agent

🔧 Configuring an Agent

Select an agent from "Your Agents" to access its configuration tabs.

⚙️ Configuration Tab

Manage core settings and operational status:

Agent Name & Description: Update identity and purpose
Specific Instructions (Key Setting): This is the most important configuration for your agent. Define precisely what your agent should and shouldn't do, how it guides users, its personality, tone, and behavioral rules. Well-crafted instructions are essential for an effective agent
AI Policy: see Choosing the right AI policy for more information
Active: Toggle to activate or deactivate your agent

Configuration tab in Agents Admin Console