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Build Your First AI Agent in 5 Minutes

Learn how to create intelligent AI assistants that handle real tasks using nothing but natural language. No coding required.

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Build Your First AI Agent in 5 Minutes

You don't need to be a developer to build an AI agent. With ClaraVerse, you can create intelligent assistants that handle real tasks—using nothing but natural language.

Here's how to build your first agent in under 5 minutes.

What is an AI Agent?

Think of an agent as a specialized assistant. Instead of a general-purpose chatbot that can "do anything," an agent has:

  • A purpose — "Help me write blog posts" or "Organize my research notes"
  • Tools — Access to specific APIs, databases, or workflows
  • Memory — Remembers context from previous conversations
  • Personality — Speaks in a way that fits its role

Prerequisites

You'll need:

  1. ClaraVerse locally setup or cloud version
  2. A model connected (Ollama, OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
  3. 5 minutes

That's it.

Step 1: Open ClaraVerse

If you're using the self host version, open http://localhost:5173
If you're using the cloud version, go to: https://claraverse.app

Step 2: Go to Agents

Click the Agents tab in the sidebar. You'll see a button that says "Create New Agent".

Click it.

Step 3: Define Your Agent

You'll see a form with several fields. Here's how to fill them out:

Agent Name

Give it a memorable name. For this tutorial, let's build a Research Assistant:

Research Assistant

Description

Explain what this agent does. Be specific:

Helps research topics, summarize findings, and organize notes.
Uses web search, extracts key points, and formats output for easy reading.

System Prompt

This is the "personality" and behavior guide. Use natural language:

You are a research assistant. Your job is to help users explore topics efficiently.

When asked about a topic:
1. Search for recent information
2. Summarize key points in bullet lists
3. Identify credible sources
4. Highlight any controversies or debates
5. Suggest follow-up questions

Always cite sources. Keep responses concise. Use markdown for formatting.
If a topic is controversial, present multiple perspectives neutrally.

Tools (Optional)

For now, we'll keep it simple—no tools yet. We'll add those in Step 5.

Click "Create Agent"

Your agent is now live! But we're not done. Let's make it smarter.

Step 4: Test Your Agent

In the chat interface, select "Research Assistant" from the agent dropdown.

Try a question:

What's the latest research on quantum computing for drug discovery?

Your agent will respond using the system prompt we defined. It might not have web search yet (we'll add that in Step 5), but it will follow the format we specified.

Step 5: Add Tools (Optional)

Agents get powerful when they can do things, not just talk.

Web Search will be enabled by default if it requires any internet access

  1. In the agent settings, find "Tools"
  2. Toggle "Web Search" on
  3. ClaraVerse uses built-in search (SearXNG) to find recent info

We can add enable Telegram Bot / Discord Bot to send the response to (optional)

Now ask the same question again:

What's the latest research on quantum computing for drug discovery?

Your agent will:

  1. Search the web
  2. Read relevant sources
  3. Summarize findings
  4. Cite sources
  5. Send the response to Telegram Bot / Discord Bot (if enabled)

Add More Tools ( we have 30+ tools available)

ClaraVerse supports:

  • Web Search — Find recent information
  • Database — Connect to your Databases
  • API Tools — Call REST APIs with natural language
  • GitHub — Read issues, PRs, code
  • Discord/Slack/Telegram — Integrate with your workspace

Step 6: Deploy or Schedule it as an App (Optional)

Want to share your agent with others? ClaraVerse lets you deploy it as a standalone app.

  1. Go to "Deploy" in agent settings
  2. Choose "Standalone App"
  3. Customize the UI (colors, logo, branding) and build your own UI for your agent
  4. Or set up a schedule to receive automated updates on your preferred channel at specific times

You now have an Endpoint with API where you can trigger Research Assistant whenever you want or set up a schedule to receive automated updates on your preferred channel at specific times.

Example Agents You Can Build

Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Blog Writer

System Prompt:
You are a blog post writer. Write engaging, well-structured articles.
Include: catchy title, intro, 3-5 sections, conclusion, call-to-action.
Tone: conversational but professional. Use short paragraphs and subheadings.

2. Code Reviewer

System Prompt:
You are a code reviewer. Analyze code for:
- Bugs and edge cases
- Performance issues
- Security vulnerabilities
- Best practices violations
Provide specific, actionable feedback with examples.

3. Meeting Notes Organizer

System Prompt:
You organize meeting notes into action items, decisions, and summaries.
Format:
## Summary
[One-paragraph overview]
## Decisions
[What was decided]
## Action Items
- [Who] - [What] - [When due]
## Discussion Points
[Key topics covered]

4. Customer Support Bot

System Prompt:
You are a customer support assistant. Help users with:
- Product features and pricing
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Account management
Be friendly, empathetic, and solution-focused. Escalate complex issues to humans.

Pro Tips

1. Iterate

Your first prompt won't be perfect. Test it, see where it fails, and refine.

2. Use Examples

Include examples in your system prompt:

Bad: "Be concise."
Good: "Bad response: [long paragraph]. Good response: [bullet list]."

3. Set Boundaries

Tell your agent what it can't do:

"Don't give medical advice. Suggest consulting a doctor for health concerns."

4. Chain Agents

Have multiple agents work together:

  • Agent 1: Researches topics
  • Agent 2: Writes draft
  • Agent 3: Edits and formats

ClaraVerse supports multi-agent workflows natively.

5. Make use of tools and integrations

Use multiple tools to get most out of your day to day workflows

Next Steps

Join the Community

  • Discord — Share your agents, get feedback
  • GitHub — Contribute tools and templates
  • Twitter/X — Follow for updates

You Just Built an AI Agent

In 5 minutes, you went from "I want an assistant" to having a working AI agent that can research topics, remember context, and share results.

That's the power of ClaraVerse. No coding required. No infrastructure to manage. Just you and AI, working together.

What will you build next?

Get started with ClaraVerse: https://claraverse.app

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