Agent Plugins

Agent Plugins let you add extra capabilities to your VLTRON agents beyond the built-in tools.

What Plugins Are

Plugins are additional features that can be added to agents to extend their functionality. They provide specialized capabilities for specific use cases.

Available Plugins

Document Processing

• PDF Reader: Extract text and data from PDF files
• Document Analyzer: Analyze document structure and content
• Spreadsheet Parser: Process CSV and Excel files

Communication

• Email Integration: Send and receive emails
• Calendar Access: Manage calendar events
• Slack Integration: Connect to Slack channels

Data

• Database Query: Query databases directly
• API Connector: Connect to external APIs
• Data Visualizer: Create charts and graphs

Adding Plugins to an Agent

1. Open the Agent Builder
2. Select your agent
3. Click Add Plugin
4. Browse available plugins
5. Select and configure the plugin
6. Save your agent

Using Plugins

Once added to an agent, plugins are used automatically when relevant:

• Upload a PDF → PDF Reader plugin activates
• Ask about calendar → Calendar Access plugin activates
• Request data analysis → Data Visualizer plugin activates

Tips

• Start simple: Add plugins as you need them
• Test thoroughly: Verify plugins work with your specific use case
• Check permissions: Some plugins require additional permissions
• Monitor usage: Track plugin usage in agent settings