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# Agent Types

Alludium supports three types of agents, each serving different purposes in your workflow automation.

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### Custom Agents

Built from scratch with full control over purpose, prompt, model, tools, and files. Used for specialized workflows unique to your team or clients.

**When to use:**

* Your workflow doesn't match existing templates
* You need specific tool combinations not available in templates
* You have unique output requirements
* You've deployed several template agents and understand configuration patterns

**Best for:** Proprietary workflows, industry-specific processes, client-specific requirements, advanced users who know exactly what they need

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### Template-Based Agents

Created from pre-built blueprints with structured prompts, suggested tool configurations, and defined output formats. The fastest way to get an agent operational. Templates are starting points — every element can be customized.

**When to use:**

* You're new to Alludium
* Your workflow matches a common pattern (research, drafting, analysis, outreach)
* You want to get value quickly
* You need inspiration for configuration

**What's pre-configured:**

* System instructions and behavior guidelines
* Recommended tool selections
* Output format and structure
* Model configuration

**What you can customize:**

* Everything. Modify prompts, add or remove tools, change output formats, link your own files, adjust model settings.

**Best for:** First-time users, common business workflows, quick wins

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### System Agents

Platform-provided agents that support workspace navigation, configuration assistance, and internal platform operations. These are managed by Alludium and cannot be edited or deleted by users.

**Purpose:**

* Help you navigate the platform
* Assist with agent configuration
* Provide guidance on best practices
* Answer questions about features

**Characteristics:**

* Always available in your workspace
* Cannot be edited or deleted
* Don't count against agent limits
* Updated automatically by Alludium

**When you'll interact with them:** During initial onboarding, when building complex agents, when troubleshooting issues, when learning new features

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### Choosing Between Types

**Start with templates if:** You're in your first week, your workflow matches standard patterns (research, drafting, analysis), you want quick wins

**Build custom agents when:** No template matches your workflow, you've deployed 3+ template agents successfully, your workflow is highly specialized

**Mix types in workflows:** Use template agents for common steps, custom agents for proprietary logic. Example: Template Research Agent → Custom Analysis Agent → Template Outreach Agent

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### Next Steps

Continue to **My Agents** to learn how to interact with deployed agents and manage production workflows.


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