Improve an agent's results

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Updated at August 20th, 2025

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Improve the instructions Add data integrations Give feedback on agent messages Explore Zapier's app directory Provide feedback and get help

If your agent is not returning the information you expect, you can make changes to refine the results. This article offers some strategies for improving the results.

Beta

This product is in open beta. It’s available for use but still in active development and may change.

Improve the instructions

Agents work best when instructions are specific. Ensure you mention the following aspects in your instructions:

Trigger: specify what event should trigger the agent, and mention the app it should come from, if any.
Actions: if you have multiple actions, use bullet points or a numbered list to ensure they are clearly explained.
- When explaining actions, insert the action directly from the Insert tools menu so the agent can use the appropriate app.
Data integrations: if your agent uses a data integration, ensure you mention any specific part of it that it should use to complete the task.

Whenever you make changes to instructions, a trigger, or actions, you can test your agent again to ensure it works as expected by clicking the Retest agent button.

Add data integrations

Data integrations are documents your agent can use as a source of truth when generating replies or carrying out tasks. You can add multiple documents to ensure the agent has all the information it needs.

Give feedback on agent messages

When you interact with the agent, you can provide feedback for each of its replies.

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Click the thumbs up or thumbs down icons to give Zapier feedback about the agent's performance. This helps the development team improve the product and ensure it meets your expectations.

Explore Zapier's app directory

Zapier provides access to thousands of apps that can be connected to your agent. Visit the app directory to find apps that can help you automate your daily tasks. You can also find other apps by looking at app categories or the "Similar apps" section of an app-specific page.

Provide feedback and get help

Submit a feature request, provide feedback on existing features, or get help from the Zapier Agents team. You can also discuss Agents with other users on Zapier's Early Access Program Slack.