When to Use an Agent complex workflows multiple decision steps tool orchestration When NOT to Use an Agent simple automation no reasoning required direct workflows Why This Matters Using an agent when not needed: increases complexity reduces efficiency
What Are AI Agents? AI Agents: Agent Capabilities Types of Agents Simple Reflex Model-Based Goal-Based Agents vs Assistants vs Bots Feature Agents Assistants Bots Autonomy High Medium Low Learning Yes Limited No Complexity High Medium Low AI Agent Components Make AI Toolkit Capabilities: AI Content Extractor Works with: Functions: AI Agents in Make – Setup Process Agent Settings Tools & Knowledge Tools Knowledge MCP (Model Context Protocol) What is MCP? A standard to connect AI with tools→ “USB-C for AI” Components Benefits
