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How to Create an Interface for an Agent

Transform any agent into an interactive, shareable interface

Updated over a week ago

Overview

Creating an interface for a agent enables you to transform complex agents into user-friendly interfaces that anyone can interact with. This powerful feature converts your AI agents into accessible interfaces with custom input fields, professional styling, and flexible sharing options, making your automation tools available to end users without requiring technical knowledge.

Getting Started: Interface Creation Process

Accessing Interface Creation

From Agent Management:

  1. Navigate to Agents: Access your agents list from the main navigation

  2. Select Target Agent: Choose the agent you want to convert into a interface

  3. Context Menu: Click the three-dot menu (⋯) next to your desired agent

  4. Create Interface Option: Select "Create interface" from the dropdown menu

Available Agent Actions:

  • Rename: Modify agent identification

  • Share: Direct agent sharing options

  • Open in new tab: Launch agent in separate window

  • Create interface: Convert agent to interactive interface

  • Duplicate: Create agent copies

  • Delete: Remove agents permanently

Initial Interface Setup

Interface Creation Dialog:

  • Creation Context: "You're crafting an interface based on the '[AGENT_NAME]' existing agent"

  • Interface Naming: "Enter Interface Name" field for custom interface identification

  • Creation Process: "Continue" button to proceed with interface generation

  • Agent Integration: Automatic linking between interface and underlying agent

Interface Configuration

Main Editor Layout

Components:

  • Interface Name Display: Shows current interface name (e.g., "TEST") in header

  • Status Indicators:

    • Internal/External Toggle: Controls interface accessibility

    • Publication Status: "Unpublished" badge indicates draft state

  • Action Buttons: Preview, Share, and Publish options for interface management

  • Settings Access: Configuration gear icon for advanced options

Component Palette

Available Interface Elements:

Content Components

  • Title: Main headings and interface titles

  • Short Text: Brief text content and descriptions

  • Image: Visual elements and branding assets

  • List: Organized information display

Interactive Elements

  • Input: User data collection fields

  • Output: Results display areas

  • Submit: Interface submission controls

Component Management:

  • Drag-and-Drop: Intuitive component placement

  • Visual Preview: Real-time interface appearance

  • Component Editing: Click-to-configure interface elements

Interface Component Configuration

Title Component Setup

Basic Title Configuration:

  • Primary Title: Main interface heading field

  • Title Editing: Click-to-edit title text

  • Header Hierarchy: Automatic formatting for interface structure

Advanced Title Options:

  • Title Field: Primary heading configuration

  • Subtitle (Optional): Secondary descriptive text

  • Description (Optional): Detailed interface explanation

  • Flexible Content: All fields support dynamic content

Image Component Configuration

Image Upload System:

  • Upload Interface: "Click here to upload an Image" prompt

  • Testing Instructions: "To test this, enter preview mode or publish your interface"

  • Visual Integration: Images enhance interface appearance and branding

  • Format Support: Multiple image formats accepted

Image Configuration Options:

  • Title (Optional): Image caption or heading

  • Subtitle (Optional): Additional image description

  • Upload Management: Easy image replacement and removal

  • Preview Testing: Visual validation before publishing

Input Component Configuration

Input Field Setup:

  • Field Name: Custom field identification (e.g., "Name")

  • Question Text: "Add question here" placeholder for user prompts

  • Input Type Selection: Dropdown control for field type specification

Input Type Options:

  • Dropdown: Selection from predefined options

  • Text Input: Free-form text entry

  • Multiple Choice: Radio button selections

  • Checkboxes: Multiple selection options

  • File Upload: Document and media submission

Dropdown Configuration:

  • Option Management: "Option 1", "Add Option 2" for choice creation

  • Option Removal: X button for deleting unwanted choices

  • Data Source: "Choose Input Node" for agent integration

  • Validation Warning: "No input selected" alerts for incomplete configuration

Advanced Input Settings:

  • Content Instructions: "Input your content that you want to run through your AI agent"

  • Testing Guidance: "To test this, enter preview mode or publish your interface"

  • Data Input Selection: "Please select which 'Data Input' to use for this input field"

  • Node Connection: "Choose Data Input Node" for agent linking

Data Input Integration

Input Node Selection:

  • Choose Input Dialog: Modal for selecting data sources

  • Node Description: "Select the Input API node that meets your interface's data needs"

  • Integration Process: "It will provide the required input when your interface is published"

  • Available Options: Multiple "Data Input" nodes for selection

  • Save Configuration: Confirm input node assignments

Output Component Configuration

Output Display Setup:

  • Title and Subtitle: Standard header configuration options

  • Output Preview: "Your output will be displayed in text format here once you submit your interface"

  • Testing Instructions: Preview and publish guidance for validation

  • Node Selection: "Choose Output Node" for result display configuration

Output Node Integration:

  • Choose Output Dialog: Modal for selecting result sources

  • Node Description: "Select the Output node that meets your interface's data needs"

  • Result Display: "It will provide the required output when your interface is published"

  • Available Options: Multiple "Data Output" nodes for selection

  • Save Configuration: Confirm output node assignments

Interface Submission Configuration

Submit Button Setup

Basic Submit Configuration:

  • Submit Button: Standard interface submission control

  • Advanced Settings: Gear icon for detailed configuration options

  • Submission Handling: Automatic agent execution upon interface submission

Advanced Submission Settings

Agent Selection Options:

  • Submit to All Agents: Universal submission to all available agents

  • Specific Agent Selection: Choose target agent from dropdown (e.g., "TEST")

  • Targeted Processing: Route submissions to specific agents

File Management Options:

  • Remove Uploaded Files: "Submitted file uploads will be removed following each agent run"

  • Retain Uploaded Files: "Submitted file uploads will be saved in the system after agent is run"

  • Storage Management: Control file persistence and system storage

Configuration Persistence:

  • Save Settings: Confirm submission configuration

  • Processing Rules: Define how interface data flows into agents

  • Resource Management: Control file storage and cleanup policies

Interface Styling and Customization

Interface Style Settings

Layout Configuration:

  • Horizontal Toggle: Enable/disable horizontal layout

  • Vertical Toggle: Enable/disable vertical layout

  • Gap Settings: Spacing control with numeric values (e.g., "16")

  • Background Color: Custom color selection with color picker

Visual Customization:

  • Background Image: "Click here to upload an Image" for custom backgrounds

  • Color Schemes: Professional appearance customization

  • Spacing Control: Fine-tune element positioning

  • Layout Flexibility: Adapt interfaces to different screen sizes

Text and Typography

Font Configuration:

  • Font Selection: Dropdown with options like "Roboto"

  • Font Size: Adjustable sizing (e.g., "20px") with dropdown control

  • Text Styling: Bold, italic, and underline options

  • Text Alignment: Left, center, right, and justify alignment options

Color Management:

  • Text Color: Custom color codes (e.g., "#475467") with color picker

  • Color Palette: Predefined color options including:

    • Dark Colors: Black, dark gray variations

    • Neutral Colors: Light gray, medium gray

    • Accent Colors: Green, yellow, red, blue variations

    • Highlight Colors: Purple, violet options

    • Custom Colors: Full color picker for unlimited options

Modal and Interface Styling

Modal Configuration:

  • Modal Size: Dropdown selection (e.g., "100%") for interface dimensions

  • Background Color: Custom modal background (#ffffff)

  • Background Palette: Predefined background color options

  • Border Radius: Adjustable corner rounding (e.g., "4px")

Professional Appearance:

  • Consistent Styling: Uniform appearance across all interface elements

  • Brand Integration: Custom colors and fonts for brand consistency

  • Responsive Design: Automatic adaptation to different devices

  • Visual Hierarchy: Clear organization of interface elements

Interface Publishing and Sharing

Publication Status Management

Status Indicators:

  • Internal Badge: Blue "Internal" indicator for restricted access

  • Unpublished Badge: Orange "Unpublished" status for draft interfaces

  • Publication Control: Clear visibility of current interface state

Publishing Options

Access Control Selection:

  • Internal Publishing: "Only available to FluxPrompt users who can complete and submit the interface"

  • External Publishing: "Available to anyone with whom you share the link. Also accessible to FluxPrompt users"

  • Default Selection: Internal publishing selected by default for security

Publishing Process:

  • Continue Button: Proceed with selected publishing option

  • Publication Confirmation: System generates interface URL upon publishing

  • Access Management: Control who can view and submit interfaces

Interface Sharing System

Share Link Generation:

  • Copy Published Interface Link: Direct URL copying for easy sharing

  • Generated URL: Automatic creation of interface access links

  • Link Format: Professional URLs for external sharing

URL Management:

  • Copy Link Button: One-click URL copying with link icon

  • Link Validation: Automatic URL generation and validation

  • Access Testing: Verify interface accessibility through generated links

Publication Control

Publishing Actions:

  • Publish Button: Make interfaces live and accessible

  • Unpublish Option: Remove interfaces from public access

  • Publication Toggle: Easy switching between published and draft states

  • Version Control: Manage interface updates and revisions

Interface-to-Agent Connection

Data Flow Integration:

  • Input Mapping: Interface fields automatically connect to agent inputs

  • Output Display: Agent results display in interface output sections

  • Processing Pipeline: Seamless data flow from interface submission to agent execution

  • Result Delivery: Automatic presentation of agent outputs to interface users

Best Practices and Optimization

Interface Design Guidelines

User Experience Optimization:

  • Clear Instructions: Provide helpful guidance for each interface field

  • Logical Flow: Organize interface elements in intuitive sequences

  • Visual Hierarchy: Use titles, subtitles, and descriptions effectively

  • Input Validation: Configure appropriate input types for data quality

Publishing Strategy

Access Control Planning:

  • Internal Interfaces: Use for sensitive or organization-specific agents

  • External Interfaces: Deploy for customer-facing or public agents

  • Security Considerations: Choose appropriate access levels based on data sensitivity

  • Testing Process: Always preview interfaces before publishing

Performance Optimization

Efficient Interface Configuration:

  • Minimal Complexity: Include only necessary interface elements

  • Fast Loading: Optimize images and content for quick interface loading

  • Clear CTAs: Make submission buttons prominent and action-oriented

  • Error Handling: Provide clear feedback for interface validation issues

Integration Best Practices

Agent Connection:

  • Data Mapping: Ensure interface inputs match agent requirements

  • Output Configuration: Set up appropriate output displays for results

  • File Management: Choose appropriate file retention policies

  • Testing Validation: Thoroughly test interface-to-agent connections before publishing

Creating interfaces for agents transforms complex AI agents into accessible, user-friendly interfaces that enable both technical and non-technical users to leverage powerful automation capabilities through intuitive interface-based interactions.

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