# Overview

The Firstbot Engine allows to create your own AI agents with minimal to no coding by connecting AI bots with tools and automating tasks through the workflow. 

<figure><img src="/files/2Po27Q6RikV8nJadOkQU" alt=""><figcaption><p>Engine - Build Section</p></figcaption></figure>

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An [agent ](/engine/agents.md)is a system of tools and bots, made to automate a complex task. An agent&#x20;

A [bot](/engine/bots.md) is an LLM based node (appears in blue), that can pass and receive istructions. Main purpose of bots is **communication**.&#x20;

A tool is a script that can execute a specific type of tasks that go beyond communication and simple response geneartion. Main purpose of tools is **execution**.&#x20;
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## Learn more about

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