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Freebeginner about 110 minYour guide: SCOUT

Build Your First AI Agent

Go step by step from one chosen job to a tested, scheduled agent with an approval step. Works in any AI assistant that supports custom instructions or agents.

You'll finish with

A working agent with an approval step

Works with

Any AI assistant

Cost

Free with your account

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Stage 1: Plan the Agent

  1. 1Choose One Job and Gather ExamplesLock in a single job and collect real examples you'll use to build and test the agent.
  2. 2Write the Agent's InstructionsWrite clear instructions with a role, goal, steps, rules and output format.
  3. 3Give It Your Business InfoBuild a short fact sheet so the agent works from your real details, not guesses.

Stage 2: Test and Protect

  1. 4Test It on Real ExamplesRun the agent on your saved examples and grade the results honestly.
  2. 5Teach It What to Do When UnsureAdd rules for urgent, odd or out-of-scope cases so the agent flags them instead of guessing.
  3. 6Add an Approval StepSet up a simple way to review and approve every output before it goes out.

Stage 3: Run and Improve

  1. 7Schedule It to RunSet your agent to run on a regular schedule, or set up a simple habit if your tool can't.
  2. 8Improve It From FeedbackUse a simple weekly log of your edits to make the agent better over time.