---
title: Agent Creator
description: Build AI agents visually with the elizaOS Cloud Agent Creator. No code required to create powerful conversational agents.
---

# Agent Creator

The Agent Creator is a visual editor for building AI agents without writing code.

<Info>
  Access the Agent Creator at [Dashboard → Agent Creator](https://elizacloud.ai/dashboard/build)
</Info>

## Overview

The Agent Creator provides a streamlined interface for:

- **Character Design**: Define personality and communication style
- **Avatar Generation**: AI-powered avatar creation
- **Model Selection**: Choose from multiple AI providers
- **Live Preview**: Test your agent in real-time
- **One-Click Deploy**: Launch instantly to production

## Getting Started

<Steps>
<Step title="Open Agent Creator">

Navigate to [Dashboard → Build](https://elizacloud.ai/dashboard/build) to access the creator.

</Step>

<Step title="Enter Basic Info">

- **Name**: Your agent's display name
- **Description**: Brief summary of what your agent does

</Step>

<Step title="Define Personality">

Fill in the personality fields:

- **Bio**: Background and expertise
- **Style**: Communication tone
- **Topics**: Areas of knowledge

</Step>

<Step title="Generate Avatar (Optional)">

Click "Generate Avatar" to create an AI-generated profile image.

</Step>

<Step title="Preview & Test">

Use the built-in chat to test your agent's responses.

</Step>

<Step title="Deploy">

Click "Deploy" to make your agent live.

</Step>
</Steps>

## Character Fields

### Name & Description

```
Name: Research Assistant
Description: An expert AI that helps with academic research and data analysis.
```

### Bio

The bio defines your agent's background. Use multiple statements for comprehensive context:

```
- PhD-level expertise in machine learning and data science
- Experienced in analyzing research papers and synthesizing findings
- Skilled at explaining complex topics in accessible language
```

### Style

Style instructions shape how your agent communicates:

**All Contexts:**

```
- Professional and academic tone
- Evidence-based reasoning
- Clear and well-structured responses
```

**Chat-Specific:**

```
- Conversational yet informative
- Ask clarifying questions when needed
- Provide step-by-step explanations
```

### Topics

Define areas of expertise:

```
machine learning, data science, research methodology,
statistics, academic writing, literature review
```

### Adjectives

Personality descriptors:

```
knowledgeable, thorough, patient, analytical, helpful
```

## Model Configuration

### Supported Providers

Available providers and models come from the current model catalog. Use the
dashboard model selector or [Models API](/cloud/api/models) for the live list.

### Temperature Settings

| Temperature   | Behavior                            |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **0.0 - 0.3** | More focused, deterministic         |
| **0.4 - 0.7** | Balanced creativity and consistency |
| **0.8 - 1.0** | More creative, varied responses     |

<Warning>
  Higher temperatures may produce less predictable outputs. Start with 0.7 for
  most use cases.
</Warning>

## Avatar Generation

The Agent Creator includes AI-powered avatar generation.

### Generation Options

- **Style**: Realistic, Cartoon, Anime, Abstract
- **Background**: Solid color, Gradient, Scene
- **Expression**: Neutral, Friendly, Professional

### Custom Upload

You can also upload a custom avatar image:

- Supported formats: PNG, JPG, WebP
- Recommended size: 512x512 pixels
- Maximum file size: 2MB

## Advanced Settings

### System Prompt Override

For fine-grained control, you can provide a custom system prompt:

```
You are {name}, a helpful AI assistant.

Background:
{bio}

Communication Style:
{style}

Always be helpful and accurate.
```

### Knowledge Base

Connect documents to enhance your agent's knowledge:

1. Open the [Knowledge Base](/cloud/documents) (manage via the elizaOS app or the documents API)
2. Upload documents (PDF, TXT, MD)
3. Link to your agent in the creator

### MCP Tools

Connect external tools via MCP:

1. Browse the [MCP Registry](https://elizacloud.ai/dashboard/mcps)
2. Select tools to enable
3. Configure tool-specific settings

## Templates

Start from pre-built templates:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Business Assistant" icon="briefcase">
    Professional agent for business queries, scheduling, and communication.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Research Helper" icon="book">
    Academic-focused agent for research and analysis.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Code Reviewer" icon="code">
    Technical agent for code review and debugging.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Creative Writer" icon="pen-nib">
    Creative agent for writing, brainstorming, and content creation.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Export & Import

### Export Character JSON

Download your agent's configuration as JSON:

```json
{
  "name": "Research Assistant",
  "bio": [...],
  "style": {...},
  "modelProvider": "openai",
  "settings": {...}
}
```

### Import Existing Character

Upload a character JSON file to populate the creator:

1. Click "Import Character"
2. Select your JSON file
3. Review and modify as needed
4. Deploy

## Tips for Success

- **Be Specific** — Detailed style instructions lead to more consistent behavior
- **Test Extensively** — Try various scenarios in the preview before deploying
- **Iterate** — Start simple and add complexity based on testing results
- **Use Templates** — Start from a template and customize for faster setup

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <CardGroup.Card title="AI Agents" href="/cloud/agents">
    Learn more about agent capabilities
  </CardGroup.Card>
  <CardGroup.Card title="Character JSON" href="/cloud/character-json">
    Advanced character configuration
  </CardGroup.Card>
  <CardGroup.Card title="Knowledge Base" href="/cloud/documents">
    Enhance agents with RAG
  </CardGroup.Card>
  <CardGroup.Card title="API Explorer" href="https://elizacloud.ai/dashboard/api-explorer">
    Test your agent via API
  </CardGroup.Card>
</CardGroup>