Step 1: Create a Squad
1
Open Squads Page
In the left sidebar, click the Builder category, then open the Squads page.
2
Create New Squad
Click the New Squad button in the top-right corner of the page, then select Hierarchical or Horizontal mode based on your needs.
3
Set the Name
In the Name field, enter a clear identifier — for example, “Technical Support” or “Inbound Sales”.
4
Add a description (optional)
The Description field is optional, but recommended for larger teams. Use it to document the Squad’s purpose and the types of conversations it should handle.
5
Click Create Squad
Confirm creation. The Squad is saved in an inactive state — you still need to add Agents before linking it to a channel.
6
Assign
Assign the Manager Agent (Hierarchical mode), or the Principal Agent (Horizontal mode).
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Save the Squad
Click Save to apply all Squad settings.
Step 2: Add Agents to the Squad
Once the Squad is created, you can add Agents in two ways:- Link an existing Agent
Use the link icon to attach an Agent to the Squad. - Create a new Agent
Use the + button to create a new Agent that is automatically linked to the Squad.
Promoting an Agent to Manager / Principal
You can change leadership at any time.- In the Squad’s Agents list, open the Agent’s options menu
- Select Promote to Manager (or Principal)
- The previous Manager/Principal is replaced automatically
- Reorganizing responsibilities
- Testing different orchestration strategies
- Iterating on Squad behavior without recreating it
Copying the Squad ID
Each Squad has a unique identifier.- Open the Squad’s options menu
- Click Copy ID
- Advanced inspection and debugging
- API-based interactions
- Referencing Squads in external systems or logs
Managing Squads Over Time
Best practices for ongoing management:- Keep Squad descriptions updated to reflect their real purpose
- Avoid adding Agents without a clear role
- Regularly review who acts as Manager/Principal
- Prefer small Squads with clear responsibilities