> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.convocore.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Canvas Introduction

> Learn about the Canvas feature for building advanced AI agents with Convocore.

Introductory video to Canvas:

<iframe width="550" height="325" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZwzE_-H4pBY" title="Create Advanced AI Voice + Text Agents in Seconds" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen" allowfullscreen />

Building an AI agent is a multi-step process that requires careful planning and execution. With the **Canvas** feature, Convocore revolutionizes how you design and manage AI-powered agents by introducing a flow-based interface for enhanced flexibility and scalability.

## 🛠️ What Does It Take to Build an AI Agent?

Creating an AI agent involves several critical steps:

1. **Define the agent's purpose and goals**: Identify the primary tasks and objectives your AI should focus on.
2. **Design the agent's appearance and voice**: Establish a brand-consistent persona for your agent.
3. **Train the agent**: Equip the agent with the knowledge to handle user queries effectively.
4. **Deploy the agent**: Integrate the agent into websites, apps, or other platforms.
5. **Monitor and optimize performance**: Continuously evaluate and improve the agent's functionality and accuracy.
6. **So many channels**: Integrate the agent into so many channels including but not limited to: Web, whatsapp, FB Messenger, Instagram, telegram, realtime voice via web or twilio and basically any channel through our API\[/api-reference/agents/interact/post].

Among these steps, the **prompting** process is pivotal. The more selective and specific your inputs are, the higher the quality of responses you can expect.

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## Why Convocore' Canvas?

Most systems today operate with a single system prompt and a limited set of tools. While this approach works for basic AI tasks, it falls short for more complex scenarios. For example, imagine building:

* An advanced AI **scheduling agent** that handles multiple scenarios simultaneously.
* An AI capable of leveraging **10+ tools** while maintaining performance and relevance.

Such use cases demand a more flexible and modular system. This is where **Canvas** shines.

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## What makes Canvas unique?

Canvas empowers you to overcome traditional AI limitations by offering:

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  <Card title="Custom system prompts and tools" icon="robot">
    Configure unique prompts and toolsets for every scenario.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Flow-based design" icon="file-import">
    Break down large prompts into smaller, reusable prompts connected through logical flows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Realtime interactions" icon="rocket-launch">
    Stream responses to users in real-time for voice-to-voice or text-based interactions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Global and reusable nodes" icon="chart-line">
    Share functionality across multiple flows, improving efficiency and reducing redundancy.
  </Card>
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<Card title="Advanced configurations" icon="chart-line">
  Tailor the AI's responses using model settings for precision in every interaction.
</Card>

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## The Future of AI Agents

With Canvas, you're no longer confined by the rigidity of a single prompt or toolset. Whether you're designing a virtual assistant for customer support, a scheduling agent, or a knowledge-sharing bot, Canvas provides the flexibility and power you need to create world-class AI solutions.

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## Interface

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/convocore/45Ecjxi6tZs54Ia5/assets/whole_canvas.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=45Ecjxi6tZs54Ia5&q=85&s=5fd553f964b1a75a351d683612b83cf2" alt="Canvas Interface" width="1919" height="984" data-path="assets/whole_canvas.png" />

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Ready to dive deeper? Explore the next section: [Nodes and Flows](nodes/overview).