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Quick Start

Updated February 23, 2026

Get AI agents running on your WordPress site in under 5 minutes. No configuration overload — just three steps.

Step 1 — Install the plugin

In your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New and search for Agent Builder. Install and activate it. A new Agent Builder menu item will appear in your sidebar.

Prefer a manual install? Download the plugin from GitHub, then go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.

Step 2 — Connect an AI provider

After activation, the Setup Wizard launches automatically. It walks you through choosing your prefered AI Provider, getting an API key, and testing the connection — with screenshots and recommendations for each model.

Already have an API key? The setup wizard helps with setup steps. You can also skip the wizard entirely and configure everything manually in Agent Builder → Settings.

No API key yet? See Connecting an AI Provider for a detailed guide to each supported provider, or let the Setup Wizard walk you through it step by step.

Step 3 — Start a conversation

Go to Agent Builder → Installed Agents and click on any of the free bundled assistants — for example Content Writer. Type a message:

“Write a 300-word intro for a blog post about AI in small business.”

Hit send. Your assistant responds immediately in the chat panel.

That is all

From here explore what is possible:

  • Explore bundled agents — Content Writer, SEO Assistant, Security Assistant, Site Doctor, AI Radar, WordPress Assistant, and Assistant Trainer.
  • Browse the marketplace for premium agents by 3rd-party developers and WordPress community.
  • Upgrade your license to unlock automatic updates, white-labelling, and marketplace offerings.
  • Schedule tasks — run agents automatically on a cron schedule.

Need more detail on any step? Continue reading Getting Started for the full walkthrough.