Templates
Templates are the fastest way to turn an idea into a working agent. With SmythOS Templates, you start from a ready-made blueprint for real-world tasks like scraping LinkedIn leads, analyzing sentiment, or managing Dropbox folders. You can open a template, remix it, and deploy in just a few clicks.
Who Templates Are For
Templates are perfect if you want to:
- Automate a task quickly without starting from scratch
- See real examples of how SmythOS agents work
- Learn by tweaking proven workflows
- Launch something today and improve it over time
How to Use a Template
Here’s how to go from browsing a template to deploying your own agent:
Step 1: Open Templates
Go to the Templates tab in Studio or open the gallery at app.smythos.com/templates.
Step 2: Pick the right template
Browse by category or use search. Open a template to see its description, required credentials, and a preview of the workflow.
Step 3: Remix
Click Remix to create your own copy inside Studio. This gives you a fully editable version.
Step 4: Connect credentials
Go to Studio → Settings → Credentials to add any required API keys or accounts.
Most templates need at least one provider key. Always store secrets in the Vault, not inside node fields.
Step 5: Test your agent
Choose a test mode that matches how you plan to run the agent:
| Mode | What it does |
|---|---|
| Form | Enter structured inputs and review outputs |
| Chat | Talk to the agent in a chat-style interface |
| API | Send a request like the production endpoint |
| LLM | Try out an LLM integration |
| Postman | Run real API calls with Postman |
| Alexa | Test voice requests |
| MCP | Use Model Context Protocol |
| GPT | Validate with GPT-based clients |
Step 6: Deploy
When the template behaves as expected:
- Click Deploy in Studio
- Select Agent Cloud as the hosting option
- Assign a version number
- Share the live HTTPS URL
Popular Templates
Start with these community favorites:
| Template | Category | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn Leads Builder | Sales | Collects leads from LinkedIn pages and search results |
| Azure Vision OCR Agent | Development | Extracts text from images using Azure Vision API |
| Content Strategy Generator | Marketing | Creates SEO content plans from a domain |
| Dropbox Folder Creator | Development | Creates Dropbox folders via Zapier |
| Sentiment and Emotion Analysis | Development | Analyzes text for sentiment and emotion |
| PDF to Text Converter | Development | Converts PDFs to clean, readable text |
Finding the Right Template
Here are a few ways to narrow your search:
- Look up the platform you use (for example: Slack, Airtable, Dropbox)
- Filter by what you want to achieve (summarize, classify, extract)
- Open the template to review required credentials and example inputs
- Start with the closest match and Remix to adjust it for your needs
Template Anatomy
Each template usually includes:
- Inputs: values you provide when running it, like a URL or file
- Components: nodes such as connectors, tools, or LLM steps
- Flow: how data moves between steps
- Outputs: the result, such as text, JSON, or a file
Knowing these parts makes customizing easier.
Security and Credentials
- Add API keys in Studio → Settings → Credentials
- Give only the permissions required for the template
- Rotate or revoke secrets when access changes
- Never paste secrets directly into node fields
Troubleshooting
- Missing credentials: add the required key and retest
- Invalid inputs: check field requirements and examples
- Rate limits: reduce batch size, add retries, or request higher limits
- Workflow errors: inspect the failing block, review the snapshot, and use Fix with AI
Next Steps
- Learn the basics in the Studio overview
- Try Weaver if you prefer describing goals in plain language
- Explore Runtime to run agents locally or in private environments
- Go live with the Deployment Quickstart