Background Agents
Automate tasks with AI agents that work 24/7
Background agents are AI assistants that work for you automatically. They can run on schedules, respond to triggers, and complete tasks while you sleep.
What Are Background Agents?
Think of agents as employees who never sleep:
- Run automatically on schedules or triggers
- Connect to your apps like Gmail, Slack, and Notion
- Complete tasks without your intervention
- Report back with results via email or notification
Example Use Cases
| Agent | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Daily Digest | Summarizes your unread emails every morning |
| Meeting Prep | Gathers relevant docs before calendar events |
| Social Monitor | Tracks mentions of your brand and alerts you |
| Report Generator | Creates weekly reports from your data |
| Backup Assistant | Archives important conversations daily |
Agent Guides
What Are Agents?
Understand how agents work and what they can do
Creating Agents
Build your first background agent
Triggers
Run agents on schedules, webhooks, or events
Agent Templates
Pre-built agents you can customize
Monitoring Agents
Track runs, view logs, and debug issues
Best Practices
Tips for building reliable agents
Quick Start
Want to create your first agent? Here's the quick version:
Go to Agents
Click "Agents" in the sidebar or navigation.
Click Create New
Start building a new agent.
Configure Your Agent
- Name your agent
- Write instructions for what it should do
- Choose the AI model
- Select which tools/integrations it can use
Set a Trigger
Choose when the agent runs:
- On a schedule (daily, weekly)
- When triggered by a webhook
- Manually (on-demand)
Test and Deploy
Run a test, then activate your agent.
Agent Limits
| Feature | Free Plan | Pro Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Agents | 10 | Unlimited |
| Scheduled Runs | Yes | Yes |
| Webhook Triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Email Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Execution History | 7 days | 30 days |
Getting Started
New to agents? Start with these guides in order:
- What Are Agents? - Understand the basics
- Creating Agents - Build your first agent
- Agent Templates - Use pre-built examples
Already familiar? Jump to:
- Triggers - Advanced scheduling options
- Monitoring - Track and debug agents
- Best Practices - Optimize your agents
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