> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.assignbots.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating a bot

# 🤖 Creating a Bot

There are two ways to create a bot in Assignbots — from scratch or using a ready-made template.

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### ➕ Starting a New Bot

From the **Dashboard**, click **New Assignbot** to open creation options:

* **From Scratch**: Start fresh and fully customize your bot.
* **From Template**: Choose from prebuilt bots designed for education, like:
* **Project-Building Assistant**
* **Professional Learning Designer**
* **Content Generator**

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/enchatted-3fbacd3f/images/dashboard-add-options.png" alt="Choose bot type" />

Selecting a template will prefill your bot with role, tone, and visual presets you can modify.

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### ✏️ Naming Your Bot

You’ll be prompted to name your bot. Give it something relevant — like *Research Helper* or *Ethics Quiz Bot*.

> Tip: You can rename the bot later by clicking its title in the top dashboard breadcrumb.

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### 🎯 What Happens Next?

After naming your bot, you’ll land in the **Bot Editor**, where you can:

* Set up the bot’s purpose and tone
* Add custom knowledge and activity scripts
* Customize appearance and messages

We’ll cover all of that in the [Bot Editor section](../bot-editor/ai-setup.mdx).

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<Info title="Templates Save Time">
  Templates are a great way to quickly spin up bots for common classroom needs. You can tweak every detail after choosing one.
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