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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Bike4Mind agents in just a few minutes! This guide will walk you through creating your first agent and using it in a conversation.

What You'll Learn​

  • Create your first AI agent
  • Customize agent personality and capabilities
  • Attach agents to conversations
  • Use agents in real conversations

Prerequisites​

  • Active Bike4Mind account
  • Basic familiarity with the platform

Step 1: Create Your First Agent​

  1. Open Bike4Mind in your browser
  2. Look for the Agents section in the sidebar
  3. Click "Create Agent" or the "+" button

Configure Basic Information​

{
  "name": "My Research Assistant",
  "description": "A helpful assistant for research and analysis tasks"
}

Tips:

  • Choose a descriptive name that reflects the agent's purpose
  • Write a clear description explaining what the agent does
  • Keep names under 50 characters for best display

Click the "🎲 Roll Character" button for a random personality, or customize manually:

  • Major Motivation: Explorer (loves discovering new information)
  • Minor Motivation: Analyzer (enjoys breaking down complex topics)
  • Character Flaw: Perfectionist (sometimes over-researches)
  • Unique Quirk: References Academic Papers (always cites sources)
  • Response Style: Professional

Set Capabilities​

Add relevant capabilities to help with discovery:

research, analysis, fact-checking, academic_writing

Configure Trigger Words​

Set up @mention triggers:

@research, @analyze, @assistant

Step 2: Test Your Agent​

Quick Test​

  1. Save your agent
  2. Start a new conversation
  3. Type: @research Can you help me understand quantum computing?
  4. Your agent should be automatically attached and will respond with its unique personality!

Step 3: Advanced Features​

Multi-Agent Collaboration​

Try using multiple agents together:

@research @writing Can you help me write a research paper about AI ethics?

Both agents will collaborate on the response, each contributing their specialized perspective.

Agent Management​

WorkBench Integration:

  • Attach agents before starting conversations
  • Agents persist through session creation
  • Manage multiple agents simultaneously

Visual Attribution:

  • See which agents contributed to each response
  • Agent chips show active contributors
  • Click agent avatars for full profiles

Common Use Cases​

1. Content Creation​

Agent: "Content Creator"
Capabilities: writing, editing, seo, social_media
Trigger: @content, @write
Personality: Creative + Enthusiastic

2. Data Analysis​

Agent: "Data Analyst"
Capabilities: analysis, statistics, visualization
Trigger: @data, @analyze
Personality: Analytical + Detail-oriented

3. Customer Support​

Agent: "Support Agent"
Capabilities: customer_service, troubleshooting
Trigger: @support, @help
Personality: Helpful + Patient

4. Technical Documentation​

Agent: "Tech Writer"
Capabilities: documentation, technical_writing
Trigger: @docs, @technical
Personality: Precise + Clear

Best Practices​

Agent Creation​

✅ Do:

  • Use specific, descriptive names
  • Add relevant capabilities for better discovery
  • Test different personality combinations
  • Set appropriate public/private visibility

❌ Don't:

  • Create generic "assistant" agents without specialization
  • Use overly complex trigger words
  • Duplicate capabilities across similar agents

Conversation Management​

✅ Do:

  • Attach agents before starting complex conversations
  • Use @mentions to explicitly call specific agents
  • Limit to 3-5 concurrent agents for best performance

❌ Don't:

  • Attach too many agents simultaneously
  • Use agents for simple questions that don't need specialization

Performance Tips​

  • Cache frequently used agents in your WorkBench
  • Use specific @mentions for faster agent activation
  • Remove unused agents from sessions to improve performance

Troubleshooting​

Agent Not Responding​

  1. Check @mentions: Ensure you're using the correct trigger words
  2. Verify attachment: Look for agent chips in the UI
  3. Check permissions: Ensure you have access to the agent

Poor Response Quality​

  1. Review personality settings: Ensure they match your use case
  2. Update capabilities: Add more specific capabilities
  3. Try different combinations: Some personality traits work better together

Agent Not Found​

  1. Check spelling: Verify @mention spelling
  2. Check visibility: Ensure the agent is public or you own it
  3. Refresh the page: Sometimes a refresh resolves connection issues

Next Steps​

Explore Advanced Features​

Join the Community​

  • Share your creative agent configurations
  • Learn from other users' agent designs
  • Report bugs or suggest improvements

Development Roadmap​

Check out the Development Roadmap to see what's coming next for agents, including:

  • Advanced memory integration
  • Tool creation platform
  • Agent marketplace
  • Autonomous workflows

FAQ​

Q: How many agents can I create? A: Current limits depend on your subscription plan. Check your account settings for specific limits.

Q: Can agents remember previous conversations? A: Yes! Agents have persistent memory and can reference past interactions.

Q: Can I share my agents with others? A: Yes, you can make agents public for others to discover and use.

Q: Do agents cost credits to use? A: Agent responses use the same credit system as regular AI interactions.

Q: Can agents use external tools? A: Yes! Agents can use function calling to access external APIs, databases, and services.

Ready to build something amazing? Start creating your first agent and join the revolution in AI-powered assistance!

For more advanced topics, continue to the Architecture section or explore the Tools & Integration guides.