Plan your first useful agent
Start with one bounded task and a clear point for human review.
1. Define one job
Choose a task such as turning your own notes into a draft weekly summary. Describe what a good result looks like.
2. Choose inputs and tools
List exactly what the agent needs to read and which tools it needs. Start with read-only access and prepared sample inputs.
3. Test before taking action
Try normal, incomplete and misleading inputs. Require a person to approve any message or external change. Share one failure and your fix.