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# Create from Tool

> Build AI Agents that perform actions using connected tools

Creating an Agent from a tool allows you to quickly build an intelligent assistant that can perform specific actions using your existing tool integrations.

### What you get

**Tool-powered automation**

* **Pre-configured actions**: Your Agent can immediately perform actions using the selected tool
* **Smart workflows**: Automatically handles tool-specific processes and data flows

### Perfect for

* **Email management**: Send emails, schedule meetings, and manage contacts using Gmail integration
* **CRM operations**: Create leads, update customer records, and track sales activities with HubSpot or Zoho
* **Customer support**: Manage tickets, respond to queries, and track customer issues through Zendesk
* **Marketing automation**: Create campaigns, manage subscribers, and track email performance with Mailchimp
* **Google Workspace**: Manage documents, spreadsheets, and calendar events using Google Drive and Calendar
* **Workflow assistance**: Guide users through complex tool-based processes and integrations

### Step-by-step creation process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Create from Tool">
    Click on the `Create from Tool` card to begin creating a tool-powered Agent.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tars-c52ebe98/k37W35HpBrLrDZ5b/images/dashboard/agent/tool/step1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=k37W35HpBrLrDZ5b&q=85&s=a5c97cc41cb720179500cc093046c712" alt="Create Agent page showing Create from Tool card selection" width="1968" height="981" data-path="images/dashboard/agent/tool/step1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select tool and configure Agent">
    A modal opens where you can select the tool you wish to use and change the
    Agent's icon.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tars-c52ebe98/k37W35HpBrLrDZ5b/images/dashboard/agent/tool/step-2-tool-selection.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=k37W35HpBrLrDZ5b&q=85&s=71e748d9aac2ca1064c060d7bdb9f555" alt="Tool selection modal showing available tools and Agent icon options" width="1916" height="981" data-path="images/dashboard/agent/tool/step-2-tool-selection.png" />
    </Frame>

    **Available options:**

    * **Tool selection**: Search and select from available tools and integrations.
    * **Agent icon**: Use the shuffle button at the top to change the Agent's icon.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate with the tool">
    After selecting a tool, another modal opens for tool authentication with
    different authentication types.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tars-c52ebe98/k37W35HpBrLrDZ5b/images/dashboard/agent/tool/step-3-tool-authentication.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=k37W35HpBrLrDZ5b&q=85&s=bdc1db285c20a4b33de80e1c5dcb1b6c" alt="Tool authentication modal showing different authentication methods" width="1916" height="981" data-path="images/dashboard/agent/tool/step-3-tool-authentication.png" />
    </Frame>

    **Authentication types:**

    * **API Key/Bearer Token/Basic Auth**: Provide authentication details in input fields.
    * **OAuth 2**: Click the OAuth button to complete the OAuth authentication process.
    * **OAuth with input fields**: Provide required input fields and then use the OAuth button to complete the process.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tool connected and ready">
    After successful authentication, you're redirected back to the page where the
    tool is connected.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tars-c52ebe98/k37W35HpBrLrDZ5b/images/dashboard/agent/tool/step-4-tool-connected-create-agent.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=k37W35HpBrLrDZ5b&q=85&s=55f9feaf933c61f6f67b60d240dd95e3" alt="Tool connected modal showing successful connection and Create Agent button enabled" width="1916" height="981" data-path="images/dashboard/agent/tool/step-4-tool-connected-create-agent.png" />
    </Frame>

    **Connection status:**

    * **Tool connected**: The tool is successfully connected and ready.
    * **Create Agent button**: Enabled and ready to create your tool-powered Agent.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Agent created and ready">
    After clicking Create Agent, your tool-powered Agent is created and ready for interaction.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tars-c52ebe98/k37W35HpBrLrDZ5b/images/dashboard/agent/tool/step-5-agent-created-in-canvas.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=k37W35HpBrLrDZ5b&q=85&s=575643832d3a8765b417abfe27b55519" alt="Completed Agent creation showing tool-connected Agent in canvas ready for interaction" width="1982" height="981" data-path="images/dashboard/agent/tool/step-5-agent-created-in-canvas.png" />
    </Frame>

    **Agent ready:**

    * **Tool connected**: Agent is created with the tool connected
    * **Interactive testing**: You can interact with the Agent and test the tool connection
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Tool Expertise**: The more familiar you are with the tool's capabilities,
  the better you can configure your Agent to leverage its full potential.
</Tip>

<Note>
  **Dependencies**: Your Agent's functionality depends on the tool being
  properly configured and accessible. Ensure your tool integrations are working
  correctly.
</Note>