> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://langchain-5e9cc07a-preview-cbfron-1772840960-d2a2597.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# LangSmith Agent Builder

> Create helpful AI agents without code. Start from a template, connect your accounts, and let the agent handle routine work while you stay in control.

## What you can do

* Automate everyday tasks like drafting emails, summarizing updates, and organizing information.
* Connect your favorite apps to bring context into your agent's work.
* Use in chat or where you work (e.g., Slack) to get help in the flow.
* Stay in control with simple approvals for important actions.

## Start building

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  <Card title="Create with a template" icon="layout-grid" href="/langsmith/agent-builder-quickstart">
    Pick a ready-made starter (e.g., email assistant or team updates) and customize.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create with AI" icon="wand">
    Describe your goal in plain English and let AI draft your agent's configuration. Review and edit before running.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Get started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up" icon="login">
    Sign up for a [LangSmith account](https://smith.langchain.com/agents?skipOnboarding=true).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an agent" icon="circle-plus">
    Start from a ready-to-use template, or describe your goal and let AI draft your agent's instructions. You can edit details before running. [Browse templates](https://www.langchain.com/templates).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect your accounts" icon="link">
    Securely sign in to the services you want the agent to use.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Try it out" icon="rocket">
    Run the agent and iterate on its instructions in a few clicks.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Privacy policy and disclaimers

The LangSmith Agent Builder App for Slack collects, manages, and stores third-party data in accordance with our privacy policy. For full details on how your data is handled, please see [our privacy policy](https://www.langchain.com/privacy-policy).

Agent Builder uses the following approach to AI:

* **Model**: Uses LLMs provided through the LangSmith platform
* **Data retention**: User data is retained according to LangSmith's data retention policies
* **Data tenancy**: Data is handled according to your LangSmith organization settings
* **Data residency**: Data residency follows your LangSmith configuration

<Warning>
  Disclaimers:

  * **AI-generated content**: All responses from agents are generated by AI and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Always verify important information.
  * **Data usage**: Slack data is not used to train LLMs. Your workspace data remains private and is only used to provide agent functionality.
  * **Transparency**: The Agent Builder is transparent about the actions it will take once added to your workspace, as outlined in the permissions section above.
</Warning>

## Learn more

* [Essentials: connections, automation, memory, approvals](/langsmith/agent-builder-essentials)
* [Create from a template](/langsmith/agent-builder-templates)
* [Set up your workspace](/langsmith/agent-builder-setup)
* [Connect apps and services](/langsmith/agent-builder-tools) and [use remote connections](/langsmith/agent-builder-mcp-framework)
* [Choose between workspace and private agents](/langsmith/agent-builder-manage-agent-settings)
* [Authorize accounts when prompted](/langsmith/agent-builder-auth-format)
* [Call agents from your app](/langsmith/agent-builder-code)

<Note>
  **Self-hosting for Agent Builder is available in Beta.** For more information, see [Enable Agent Builder](/langsmith/agent-builder-self-hosted).
</Note>

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