How do I write good instructions for my AI agent?

Agent instructions define what your agent should do, how it should behave, and provide necessary context—think of them as a job description for your AI.

Quick tips for effective instructions:

• Be specific and direct—state exactly what the agent should do
• Include relevant context (company info, tone, constraints)
• Use examples to demonstrate expected behavior
• Start simple and iterate based on testing

Two ways to create instructions:

1. Click "Instructions" in the agent navbar for direct editing
2. Use conversational configuration by chatting with the agent

Learn more:

• Agent Instructions Documentation
• Agent Design Guide