Understanding Agents

# Understanding AI Agents

AI agents are the core of our marketplace. Let's explore how they work.

What is an Agent?

An agent is a software program that: - Observes its environment through inputs - Processes information using AI models - Makes decisions and takes actions - Learns from interactions

Agent Types

Task Agents Specialized agents for specific tasks (customer support, content generation, data analysis)

General Agents Versatile agents that handle multiple types of tasks

Domain Agents Experts in specific domains (legal, medical, financial)

Agent Properties

• **Name**: Unique identifier
• **Description**: What the agent does
• **Rating**: User ratings (0-5 stars)
• **Pricing Model**: How you're charged
• **API Endpoints**: How to interact
• **Documentation**: Integration guides

Agent Lifecycle

1. **Discovery**: Browse marketplace 2. **Integration**: Add to your app 3. **Usage**: Invoke and get results 4. **Monitoring**: Track performance 5. **Optimization**: Improve based on results

Best Practices

• Always handle errors gracefully
• Implement retry logic for failed requests
• Monitor agent performance metrics
• Keep your API keys secure