How to Clone Agents in Assist

Overview

Agent Cloning allows you to create an exact duplicate of any existing agent in your workspace. This feature enables you to quickly replicate successful agent configurations, experiment with variations, and scale your workflows without rebuilding agents from scratch.

What Gets Cloned?

When you clone an agent, the following elements are copied to the new agent:

Custom Instructions: All prompts and instruction sets
Knowledge Base Connections: Links to any attached knowledge bases
Tool Configurations: All enabled tools and their settings
Model Settings: Selected AI model and parameters
Temperature & Response Settings: Output configuration preferences

Note: The cloned agent is created as a separate, independent agent. Changes made to the clone will not affect the original agent, and vice versa.

How to Clone an Agent

Follow these steps to clone an existing agent:

Navigate to the Agents Dashboard
- Log into your Assist workspace
- Click on "Agents" in the main navigation menu
  Locate the Agent
- Find the agent you want to clone in your agents list
- You can use the search function to quickly locate specific agents
  Access the Clone Function
- Click the three dots (⋮) menu icon next to the agent name
- Select "Clone" from the dropdown menu
  Name Your Cloned Agent
- Enter a unique name for your cloned agent
- Choose a descriptive name that indicates its purpose or variation
  Start Customizing
- Once created, the cloned agent will appear in your agents list
- Click on it to begin making any desired modifications

Use Cases

Customer Support

Clone your primary support agent to create specialised versions for:

Different product lines
Regional variations with localised knowledge
Tiered support levels (basic, advanced, technical)

Content Creation

Duplicate content agents to create variations for:

Different brand voices or tones
Specific audience segments
Various content types (blog posts, social media, technical documentation)

Development Workflows

Clone coding assistants for:

Different programming languages
Specific frameworks or libraries
Project-specific coding standards

Research & Analysis

Create multiple versions of research agents optimized for:

Different data sources or databases
Specific analysis methodologies
Various research domains or topics

Best Practices

When to Clone an Agent

Proven Performance: Clone agents that have demonstrated consistent, high-quality results
Similar Requirements: When you need an agent with similar functionality but slight variations
Testing Variations: To experiment with different configurations without affecting your production agent
Scaling Operations: When deploying similar agents across multiple teams or projects

Naming Conventions

Use clear, descriptive names for cloned agents:

Include the purpose: "Customer Support - Product A"
Add version indicators: "Content Writer v2 - Formal Tone"
Specify the audience: "Developer Assistant - Python"

Managing Cloned Agents

Document Changes: Keep notes on what differentiates each clone from the original
Regular Reviews: Periodically assess which cloned agents are actively used
Archive Unused Clones: Remove or archive clones that are no longer needed to keep your workspace organised

Comparing Clones to Originals

To evaluate the performance of a cloned agent against the original:

Run Parallel Tests: Use the same prompts on both agents
Compare Outputs: Evaluate quality, accuracy, and relevance
Measure Performance: Track response times and consistency
Gather Feedback: If applicable, collect user feedback on both versions

Limitations

Cloned agents are independent entities and do not sync with the original
You cannot bulk clone multiple agents simultaneously (coming soon)
Clones do not include conversation history from the original agent
Workspace limits on total number of agents still apply

Troubleshooting

Clone Button Not Visible

Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create agents in your workspace
Check that you're not at your workspace's agent limit
Verify you're viewing your own agents (you cannot clone agents from other workspaces)

Cloned Agent Missing Elements

Verify that all knowledge bases are accessible in your workspace
Check that any custom tools are properly configured
Ensure you have permissions for all resources used by the original agent

Performance Issues After Cloning

Review the cloned agent's settings to ensure they match your requirements
Test the agent with various prompts to identify any configuration issues
Consider adjusting model settings or temperature if outputs differ from expectations

Agent Templates: Pre-built agent configurations for common use cases
Agent Sharing: Share agents across workspaces (coming soon)
Version History: Track changes to agent configurations (coming soon)

Need Help?

If you encounter issues with agent cloning or have questions:

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Last Updated: January 2026

Applies To: All Assist workspace plans