The Users tab (Agent Builder → Settings → Users) controls which WordPress roles can administer the plugin and chat with agents, plus daily query and token limits. Administrators always retain full access and unlimited usage.
Request rate limits (per-minute throttles) are on Settings → Security, not Users. Users sits directly above Security in the settings navigation.
Permission tooltips
Each permission row has a ? control. Hover or focus it for a short explanation of what that privilege unlocks — so long descriptions do not clutter the table.
Plugin administration
Who can open and configure Agent Builder admin pages:
| Permission | What it controls |
|---|---|
| View Dashboard | Dashboard overview and stats |
| Manage Agents | Install, activate, edit, delete agents |
| View Audit Log | Activity / audit log |
| Configure Tools | Enable or disable tools |
| Run Tasks Manually | Trigger scheduled tasks by hand |
| Manage Plugin Settings | All settings tabs, providers, keys |
AI agent interaction
| Permission | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Chat on the Frontend | Page embeds and shortcodes (includes visitors when allowed) |
| Chat in the Admin Bar | Admin bar chat overlay |
| View Installed Agents | Browse agents list in admin |
| Use Premium / Uploaded Agents | Marketplace or uploaded assistants |
Daily usage limits
Per role (and anonymous visitors): Queries / day and Tokens / day. Use 0 for unlimited. Counters reset at midnight UTC. Administrators are never limited.
How enforcement works
- Rules apply to admin menu visibility, admin bar chat, REST chat API, and AJAX task triggers.
- Unchecked roles are blocked at the server, not only hidden in the UI.
- Removing all plugin privileges from a role hides the Agent Builder menu for that role.
Tips
- Grant admin-bar chat to Editors for writing help without settings access.
- Keep Manage Plugin Settings on Administrator for multi-author sites.
- Tune per-minute abuse protection under Security.
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