Planning
When Planning is enabled, the Agent automatically generates an execution plan at the start of each task.
This plan evaluates:
- The user’s request
- Available Tools
- Connected MCPs
- Required steps to reach the objective
Planning helps the Agent act in a more structured and predictable way before executing any action.
Ideal for
- Agents that interact with multiple Tools or Workflows
- Scenarios involving API orchestration
- Problem-solving tasks that require structured execution
- Complex flows where the Agent must decide how to act before acting
Tip: Enable Planning for operational or automation-heavy Agents. For simple conversational Agents, it’s usually unnecessary.
Reasoning
Reasoning controls the depth of analysis applied by the Agent when generating responses.
When enabled, you can choose a Reasoning Mode:
- Low — Fast responses for simple interactions and FAQs
- Medium — Balanced reasoning for most business use cases
- High — Deeper analysis and structured thinking for complex decisions
Higher reasoning levels improve accuracy and coherence but may increase response time and credit usage.
Ideal for
- Analytical or decision-oriented Agents
- Agents that evaluate conditions before acting
- Use cases involving logic, comparison, or multi-step thinking
Note: Use higher reasoning levels only when necessary to avoid unnecessary cost and latency.
Date and Time
When Date and Time is enabled, the Agent gains awareness of the current date and time.
You can optionally define a Timezone, or keep it set to Auto, allowing the platform to infer the correct timezone automatically.
This capability allows the Agent to:
- Answer questions involving dates or schedules
- Reference the current day, week, or time
- Perform time-based reasoning (e.g., deadlines, reminders, availability)
Ideal for
- Scheduling and calendar-related Agents
- Task management and reminders
- Context-aware conversations involving time
Best Practices
- Start with all Extra Capabilities disabled
- Enable Planning only for complex or multi-step flows
- Adjust Reasoning Mode based on the Agent’s responsibility
- Enable Date and Time only if the Agent needs temporal awareness
Keeping Extra Capabilities minimal results in faster, more predictable, and more cost-efficient Agents.