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AI Agent

An autonomous AI system that plans and executes multi-step tasks.

1 min readupdated 2026-06-17

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An AI Agent is a software system powered by an LLM that can perceive a goal, plan steps, call tools, and iterate until the goal is met — without a human in the loop on every step. An autonomous AI system that plans and executes multi-step tasks.

An autonomous AI system that plans and executes multi-step tasks. An AI Agent is a software system powered by an LLM that can perceive a goal, plan steps, call tools, and iterate until the goal is met — without a human in the loop on every step. In practice: A research agent receives 'find top 10 competitors of Notion', searches the web, scrapes pages, deduplicates results, and outputs a structured report. This dictionary node is part of the Onexial knowledge graph and links to related concepts, workflows and tools below.
Definition
An AI Agent is a software system powered by an LLM that can perceive a goal, plan steps, call tools, and iterate until the goal is met — without a human in the loop on every step.
Example
A research agent receives 'find top 10 competitors of Notion', searches the web, scrapes pages, deduplicates results, and outputs a structured report.
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What is AI Agent?

An AI Agent is a software system powered by an LLM that can perceive a goal, plan steps, call tools, and iterate until the goal is met — without a human in the loop on every step.

What is an example of AI Agent?

A research agent receives 'find top 10 competitors of Notion', searches the web, scrapes pages, deduplicates results, and outputs a structured report.

Why does AI Agent matter for AI and automation?

An autonomous AI system that plans and executes multi-step tasks. It connects to the workflows, prompts and tool stacks linked on this page, so you can move from definition to execution without leaving Onexial.

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  • AI Voice Agent

    An AI voice agent is a software program that interacts with users using natural language spoken input and output, performing tasks or providing information. These agents leverage technologies like Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Text-to-Speech (TTS) to simulate human-like conversations.

  • Text-to-Speech (TTS)

    Text-to-Speech (TTS) is a technology that converts written text into spoken words, allowing digital devices to vocalize content. It is a fundamental component of AI voice agents, screen readers, and navigation systems.

  • Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)

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    Web-search-enabled agent for autonomous research tasks.

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    Stack that runs lead enrichment, scoring, and personalized outreach end-to-end.

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  • AI Voice Assistant Stack

    This stack outlines the core technologies for building personal or enterprise AI voice assistants, integrating components for speech recognition, natural language processing, and task execution. It supports intelligent, conversational interfaces for various applications.

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