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title: "Obot Agent"
version: "v0.24.0"
canonical: "https://docs.obot.ai/v0.24.0/concepts/obot-agent"
unreleased: false
---

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# Obot Agent

Obot Agent is a chat interface built to work directly with MCP. It provides a conversational way for users to interact with MCP servers and accomplish tasks using AI.

> **NOTE**
>
> Obot Agent features are disabled by default for new deployments. To enable them, set the `OBOT_ENABLE_AGENTS=true` environment variable on the server. Deployments that already had agents before upgrading remain enabled automatically. See the [configuration reference](https://docs.obot.ai/v0.24.0/configuration/server-configuration.md) for details.

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## Key Concepts

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### Conversations

Conversations provide isolated message history while sharing the agent's configuration and resources.

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### Workflows

Workflows automate interactions through scheduled or on-demand execution. They can run on recurring schedules or be triggered manually.

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### Model Providers

Obot Agent supports multiple LLM providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, and Amazon Bedrock. Model providers are configured at the platform level and made available to users.

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## Learn More

- [Obot Agent Management](https://docs.obot.ai/v0.24.0/functionality/obot-agent-management.md) - Configure default agent, conversation, and workflow settings