> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.firstbot.tech/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.firstbot.tech/engine/overview.md).

# Overview

Utilize all Firstbot Engine features to create a unique custom AI Agent.

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. 

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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

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to Build an Agent</strong></td><td>Learn about every step of building an AI agent</td><td><a href="https://912666480-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FulIQiFZkpFd5li7rHZ8c%2Fuploads%2FOCZQUuu3weAt73SvSdXb%2Fa_humanoid_robot_holding_builder_tools_in_very_minimalistic%2C_modern%2C_oil_painting_style%2C_low_details_png.png?alt=media&amp;token=3b4b993a-8a28-467e-8a95-a81f4a6c0b05">a_humanoid_robot_holding_builder_tools_in_very_minimalistic,_modern,_oil_painting_style,_low_details_png.png</a></td><td><a href="/quick-start/get-started-with-the-engine.md">Get started with the Engine</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>How to Publish</strong></td><td>Deploy your agent for easy access and reuse</td><td><a href="https://912666480-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FulIQiFZkpFd5li7rHZ8c%2Fuploads%2FU1nO8BzcnHAWvBbv7cPJ%2Fa_humanoid_robot_running_in_very_minimalistic%2C_modern%2C_oil_painting_style%2C_low_details_png.png?alt=media&amp;token=6c4ef763-7da5-4dd6-9fc7-5023352722bd">a_humanoid_robot_running_in_very_minimalistic,_modern,_oil_painting_style,_low_details_png.png</a></td><td><a href="/engine/publish.md">Publish</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>How to use Analytics</strong></td><td>Work with analytics to understand your billing</td><td><a href="https://912666480-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FulIQiFZkpFd5li7rHZ8c%2Fuploads%2FtRlpmp5mQohC9L8BvXcj%2Fa_humanoid_robot_dancing_in_very_minimalistic%2C_modern%2C_oil_painting_style%2C_low_details_png.png?alt=media&amp;token=4ddb8b7c-0013-4928-ab05-2edd89dd10df">a_humanoid_robot_dancing_in_very_minimalistic,_modern,_oil_painting_style,_low_details_png.png</a></td><td><a href="/engine/analytic-and-pricing.md">Analytic and pricing</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Examples and Tutorials</strong></td><td>Learn from real cases step by step</td><td><a href="https://912666480-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FulIQiFZkpFd5li7rHZ8c%2Fuploads%2F3CqSlQtBwGGoLRMNBujJ%2Fa_humanoid_robot_walking%2C_in_very_minimalistic%2C_modern%2C_oil_painting_style%2C_low_details_png.png?alt=media&amp;token=96719de8-dc44-4ebf-b1c5-89ba1efd7a60">a_humanoid_robot_walking,_in_very_minimalistic,_modern,_oil_painting_style,_low_details_png.png</a></td><td><a href="/tutorials/engine.md">Tutorials</a></td></tr></tbody></table>