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So far, you've built an agent and sharpened how it thinks.
We're now moving from an agent that responds to one that operates - triggered automatically, connected to your tools, and working within the full context of your workflow.

Your task: Open the Brain tab and configure how your agent runs.

Three things to set up:

1. Triggers - when does your agent run? Define what sets your agent in motion: an item being created, a status change, a scheduled time, or a manual trigger. This is what turns your agent from a chatbot into an automated workflow.

2. Tools & integrations - what can it do? Connect your agent to external tools like Slack, Gmail, or monday automations — and define exactly what it's allowed to act on. Permissions matter here: give it access to what it needs, and nothing more.

3. Context - what does it know? Give your agent the right background to work with: specific boards, files, web search, or integrated data sources. The more relevant the context, the more precise the output.

Tips:

• Start with one of each - one trigger, one tool, one context source. Complexity can come later
• Be intentional with permissions — think about what your agent actually needs access to
• If something isn't working, the first place to check is access and context
• A well-configured Brain is what separates a useful agent from a powerful one

Tomorrow is the final day - you'll package what you've built and share it with the community.

For now, connect, configure, and share what you set up.

Yesterday you got something running. Today, we'll help it understand you!
(Joining late? No problem — jump in now and catch up at your own pace 👀)

Your task: Go back to your agent and sharpen its instructions. Add skills & describe how you want your agent to perform and customize it as you wish. 

Think about:

• How it should respond
• What kind of output you expect
• What to focus on — and what to ignore
• Tone, structure, level of detail

How: Use the agent chat in the left panel. You can ask it to improve itself, troubleshoot issues, upload files or boards for more context, and make changes directly through the conversation.
To add skills to your agent: click on Create skill - you can also manually write out what you'd like to create, or use the existing skills on the system. When finished, click on Save at the top right corner.

Tips:

• Be specific — the clearer your instructions, the better the results
• If something feels off, don't rebuild — tweak and test again
• Not sure what's missing? Ask the agent. It'll help you figure it out
• Treat it like a back-and-forth. Refine as you go

Tomorrow, we'll connect your agent to even more context.
For now - refine, test, and share what changed, and if it got better.

If monday agents have been on your mind but you haven't taken the first step yet - this is your moment.

We're kicking off a 4-day challenge to help you actually build your own agent, step by step. Each day we'll share a task, tips, and guidance so you can learn by doing and get feedback from the community.

And yes, there's a prize. Share the agent you built at the end of the challenge (this Thursday) and you'll be in the running to win. More details soon! 

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Day 1: Get your first agent up and running

Your task: Create an agent and define what you want it to help you with.

How:

• Go to the AI Agents tab → + New agent
• Choose + Start from blank, or explore a pre-built agent to get a feel for what's possible

Use this as a starting point:

"I want an agent that helps me with [task/process]. It should help me by [what you want it to do]. The goal is to [outcome you care about]."

Not sure what to build? Start small:

• Summarizing updates or tasks
• Following up with leads or customers
• Organizing or prioritizing work
• Creating reports or content

Example prompt:

You are a Notetaker call processing agent. When a call is completed: (1) Create a new item in the "Notetaker Calls" board, (2) Set the item name to the call name, (3) Add the meeting summary as an update, (4) Extract all action items as subitems — each with a title, owner, and due date if mentioned.

Don't aim for perfect, just start with something small, play around, and see what happens. We'll build on this tomorrow.

Share what you're planning to build in the comments. We're here for feedback & help. 👇

monday agents are here - and we’re excited to see what you’ll build with them.
We also know this is new territory, and it takes time to figure out how agents fit into your day-to-day work.

If you’re not sure where to start, have questions, ran into issues, or just want to think through ideas - our support and product teams are here with you.

We’ll help you understand, explore, and build what works best for you.

Still exploring? Perfect.
Drop your questions, thoughts, or ideas in the comments below - that's exactly what this space is for. No question is too big or too small.

*Bonus shot: the team assembled in the Control Room - fully locked in and ready to tackle every question you have! 🫡

This is how work starts to look different. People and agents working together.

📣 From today - you can create your own agents inside monday, or connect your favorite AI tools to bring your existing agents into one place - all within a platform you already know and trust.

Your team sets the direction - goals, priorities, strategy.
Agents help you move faster on execution.

They can take on real work across workflows, reports, content, and more - working alongside your team, within the full context of your work, data, and tasks.

And like everything in monday - you stay in control, with full visibility and clear permissions.
Take your time to explore what this can look like for you.
We’ll be here for questions, ideas, and support along the way. 

It’s time to get more done - with agents by your side.

*Tomorrow we'll kick off a dedicated community thread with our support & product teams on hand - to answer deep questions, explore use cases together, and help you hit the ground running.