Custom Assistants ​

The Assistant’s Custom Assistants allow you to create specialized LLM personalities tailored to your specific needs, preferences, and use cases.

Creating a Custom Assistant ​

1. Navigate to the Custom Assistants page (Settings > Assistant > Custom Assistants)
2. Click Add New.
3. Configure your assistant with these settings:

• Assistant Name: Give your assistant a memorable name
• Custom Bang Name: Create a shortcut to quickly access this assistant
• Internet Access: Toggle to allow access to Kagi Search results
• Lens: Choose a specific lens to focus searches on particular domains
• Personalized Results: Enable to apply your search customizations
• Model: Select your preferred LLM model based on:
  • Speed
  • Quality
  • Cost
  • Context Window
• Response Instructions: Define how your assistant should interact (1500 characters max)

Tips for Effective Instructions ​

• Be specific about desired tone and style
• Include relevant expertise areas
• Specify preferred response format
• Use positive instructions ("provide examples" rather than "don't be vague")
• Consider including:
  • Preferred citation style
  • Response length preferences
  • Specific areas of focus
  • Format requirements
  • Language level (technical, casual, academic)

Best Practices ​

1. Test your assistant with various prompts
2. Refine instructions based on responses
3. Create different assistants for distinct use cases
4. Use clear, actionable language in instructions
5. Update settings as your needs change

Remember that well-crafted instructions lead to more accurate and useful responses. Take time to think about your specific needs and how to communicate them effectively.

Using Custom Assistants ​

Select your Custom Assistant from the model-selection dropdown menu below the prompt bar to begin interaction.

URL Parameters ​

You can specify a custom assistant by adding a profile parameter to the URL, using either the name (in lowercase format) or the UUID of your custom assistant.

For instance, if you want to use a specific custom assistant, locate its UUID by navigating to your Custom Assistants settings page, and copy the long UUID found in the URL when editing the assistant. You can then create a custom bang template, like:

/assistant?q=%s&profile=c03f3098-9ead-408f-93f0-407a77e697db

This setup will direct the request to your specified assistant.

More information about assistant URL parameters can be found in the assistant documentation.

Default Custom Assistants ​

The Assistant comes with carefully pre-configured assistants designed to enhance your productivity.

Code Assistant ​

Powered by the best AI model for programming tasks and equipped with web access, the Code Assistant excels at:

• Writing efficient, clean code
• Debugging and troubleshooting
• Providing practical coding solutions

Simply use the !code shortcut or select "Code" from the model dropdown to access this specialized assistant. Whether you're debugging a tricky issue, learning a new programming language, or seeking to optimize your code, the Code Assistant is your go-to programming companion.

Example Custom Configurations ​

Here are a few example configurations you can use to get started. You can also visit Anthropic’s Prompt Library for more useful prompts.

Professional Writer Assistant ​

Coding Mentor ​

Academic Researcher ​

Recipe Helper ​

News Analyst ​