> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.clairelabs.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# How to build your own agent
> Learn how to create custom AI agents for your assessments.
Building an agent is straightforward and only requires a few lines of text.
Head to the Agents section on our platform. Here, you can view existing agents or create new ones.
* Give the agent a name and a short description. This is for internal organization.
* Decide whether you'd like to use your agent in an oral or hybrid assessment.
* Add instructions that guide the agent and explain its role and objective.
Click on Update playbook to generate a playbook that will be shared with the agent. This gives the agent detailed instructions on how to behave and conduct the interview, and makes it easy for you to review the interview script before sharing the agent.
Click Save changes to save your agent.
## Context
Agents are extremely capable and able to call tools during the interview with a student. Tools enable us to bring different media (images, lecture slides, etc.) or an interactive whiteboard into the conversation, requiring the student to demonstrate cognitive skills in real time.
To add tools to your agent, click Add context to attach media files or Add board to add a whiteboard. Whiteboards can be added empty or with a drawn template. Once you've added either item, you can simply mention it in the instructions by typing @ and selecting the item you'd like to use.
| Key | Action |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
| @ | Mention a tool while writing agent instructions |
**Looking for more details?**
* For comprehensive instructions on creating agents and adding context tools, see [AI agents](/documentation/claire-ai/agents).