Agents Overview
Agents are the core of Sontairo. Each agent is an AI-powered assistant with custom instructions and tool access.Creating an Agent
- Navigate to Agents in the sidebar
- Click Create Agent
- Enter a name for your agent
- Optionally click Generate to auto-fill a description and system prompt
- Customize the system prompt to define the agent’s behavior
- Select a provider key (the AI model to use)
- Click Create
Agent Configuration
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | A human-readable name for the agent |
| Description | What the agent does (shown in lists) |
| System Prompt | Instructions that define the agent’s behavior and capabilities |
| Provider Key | The AI model and API key used for inference |
Connecting Tools
After creating an agent, connect tools from the agent’s detail page:- Open the agent’s settings
- In the Connections section, link connectors
- The agent can now use these tools during task execution and chat
Using Agents
Agents can be used in three ways:- Chat — Start a conversation from the Chat page or the agent’s detail panel
- Tasks — Send a one-off task instruction from the Tasks page
- Cron Jobs — Schedule recurring automated runs