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This guide takes you from a new workspace to a useful first result. You do not need to write code, design a prompt, or choose an AI model.

Before you begin

You need:
  • a Layest workspace
  • permission to create and configure agents
  • one representative file or project
  • a clear idea of the result you want to review
1

Open the Agent Library

Select Agents in the workspace menu. Browse by Operations, Accounting, or Compliance, or search by name.
2

Choose the best starting point

Pick Doclay for general document-to-data imports or Billay for invoices. The Reporting, KYC, and Payment agents support more specialized workflows.
3

Create the agent

Select Create Agent, give it a clear name, and optionally assign it to an Agent Group. Layest opens the new agent in your workspace.
4

Complete required Setup

System items appear first, as well as recommended inputs and triggers.
5

Start a manual run

Open Runs or Chat, select a representative file or project, add a short instruction if helpful, and start the run.
6

Follow progress

You can leave the page while processing continues. The run shows whether it is queued, processing, waiting for review, completed, failed, rejected, or cancelled.
7

Review before approval

Compare the draft with the source. Correct records, resolve validation issues, and approve only when the result is ready.

What success looks like

A useful first run gives you:
  • the right destination or source
  • understandable fields and records
  • a clear review responsibility
  • traceable source files
  • an output your team can use next

Add automation later

Manual runs remain available. Once the workflow works with real examples, consider adding:
  • a dedicated email inbox
  • a reusable schedule
  • a connected folder
  • an external destination
  • Export to connected integrations

Explore every agent

Compare the current Layest Agent Library.

Understand Setup

Learn the difference between Setup and Configuration.