Build Your First AI Agent in 2 Minutes with Copilot Studio

Ever wished building your own AI agent could be as simple as a conversation? With Copilot Studio, that's now a reality. This article provides a quick guide to getting started with Copilot Studio, an AI-powered assistant for creating custom agents without any programming knowledge.

Creating Your First Agent in Just a Few Steps

Here’s how you can build your first agent in just a few simple steps:

1. Sign In: Begin by signing into Copilot Studio.

2. Describe Your Agent: On the main page, you'll find a prompt to describe what you want your agent to do. For instance, you could type a simple instruction like:

   Help users learn how to create agents with Copilot Studio.
   

3. Follow the Guided Process: As you proceed, Copilot will ask a series of questions on the left side of the interface to guide you through the setup. The details of your agent will update in real-time on the right side, showing you the progress as you build.

Customizing Your Agent

You can easily personalize your new assistant to fit your specific needs:

• Naming Your Agent: When prompted for a name, you can provide something descriptive. For example:

  friendly co-pilot tutor
  

• Defining its Voice: To set a personality, simply instruct Copilot on how it should behave. For example, you can tell it to:

  Talk as a kind and patient teacher.
  

And that's it! Getting started with creating agents in Copilot Studio is incredibly straightforward. This publication will explore how to add knowledge sources and test your agent in a future article.