Choosing AI Connections
Select the perfect AI connection for your agent’s task. AgentFlow supports ANY endpoint that responds to webhooks—not just AI models. Choose from direct AI APIs, workflow automations, agent builders, or custom services.Connection Types
- AI Model APIs
- Workflow Automations
- Agent Builders
- Custom Endpoints
Best for: Direct AI responses, general intelligenceOptions:
- OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-3.5)
- Anthropic (Claude)
- Google (Gemini)
- Custom AI services
- Easy to set up
- Reliable and fast
- Well-documented
- Wide range of capabilities
- You need intelligent responses
- Simple prompt-to-response flow
- Standard AI capabilities are sufficient
- This is your first agent
Decision Guide
Choose AI Model APIs if:- ✅ This is your first agent
- ✅ Simple question-answer flow
- ✅ Need intelligent responses
- ✅ Standard AI capabilities work
- ✅ Multi-step processes needed
- ✅ Combining multiple services
- ✅ Complex business logic
- ✅ Data transformation required
- ✅ Need function/tool calling
- ✅ Advanced agent behaviors
- ✅ Stateful conversations
- ✅ Pre-built agent capabilities
- ✅ Unique requirements
- ✅ Proprietary systems
- ✅ Maximum control needed
- ✅ Custom business logic
Quick Reference
| Use Case | Recommended Connection |
|---|---|
| Customer Support | OpenAI API or Claude API |
| Code Generation | GPT-4 API |
| Content Writing | Claude API or custom workflow |
| Data Analysis | Custom endpoint with analytics logic |
| Multi-step Processes | N8N or Make.com workflow |
| CRM Integration | Workflow automation + AI |
| Document Processing | Agent Builder + custom logic |
| Inventory Queries | Custom endpoint with database |
You can change your agent’s connection anytime and mix different connection types across agents!
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