# Agents

> **Admin Only** — This page is for system administrators who set up and manage Nova agents.

Agents are AI personalities with specific roles and capabilities. You might have a "Sales Assistant" that helps with customers and quotes, and an "Accountant" that focuses on invoices and payments.

## Creating a New Agent

1. Go to **Nova Agent** list (search "Nova Agent" in the sidebar)
2. Click **+ Add Nova Agent**
3. Fill in the details:
   * **Agent Name** — a unique identifier (e.g., "sales-assistant")
   * **Role** — the agent's job title (e.g., "Sales Manager")
   * **Description** — what this agent does (shown to users when selecting agents)
   * **System Prompt** — detailed instructions for how the agent should behave
4. Choose a **Tool Profile** to control what the agent can do:
   * **Minimal** — can only read data
   * **Read Only** — can search and view records
   * **Standard** — can read and create records
   * **Full** — can read, create, update, and delete records
5. Add specific **Tools** in the tools table if needed
6. Toggle **Enabled** on
7. Click **Save**

![add specific tools (step 2)](/files/g3TOq7VgRboj68At1GC6)

![agent list](/files/XRAjVl7XYTQQYFVZh1lf)

![create new agent (step 1)](/files/BjQ8BOxreo4eNki4C6cO)

![create new agent (step 2)](/files/YpR8pjh5kelOpFpNUIuj)

![create new agent (step 3)](/files/g2P9WofcGALX3fLkzNsE)

![enable and save (step 1)](/files/uMNHivkPkLGn1lS5216B)

![enable and save (step 2)](/files/CKWzYD1gIbPfiSp9Z73R)

![system prompt (step 1)](/files/hgOgg2Wyg5cSmlfZOeJ0)

![tool profile (step 1)](/files/7iQo1ed5KTm7T5qamXCN)

## Editing the System Prompt

The system prompt tells the agent how to behave. Write it in plain English:

> "You are a sales assistant for a construction company. Help users look up customers, create quotes, and check on sales orders. Always confirm before creating or changing records. Be concise and professional."

## Related Pages

* [Managing Tools](/nova-ai-assistant/nova/managing-tools.md)
* [Nova Settings](/nova-ai-assistant/nova/settings.md)


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