## Overview

Each space can have a default assistant that handles conversations within that workspace. Space assistants are configured specifically for the space’s use case and are available to all space members.

## Default Assistant

The space sidebar shows your current **Default Assistant** configuration:

- **Assistant avatar and name** - Visual identifier
- **“Create a new assistant”** button - Quick access to assistant creation
- Current assistant is automatically used for new conversations

## Viewing Space Assistant

In the space sidebar panel:

1. Look for the **“Default Assistant”** section at the top
2. See the currently selected assistant with avatar
3. View assistant name (e.g., “Pulze”)

## Changing Default Assistant

### Selecting a Different Assistant

To change the space’s default assistant:

1. Open space settings or assistant configuration
2. Browse available assistants
3. Select the desired assistant
4. Save changes
5. New conversations will use the selected assistant

### Available Assistants

You can choose from:

- **Organization assistants** - Shared across org
- **Space-specific assistants** - Created in this space
- **Your assistants** - Personal assistants
- **Pre-built templates** - Pulze’s ready-to-use assistants

## Creating Space Assistants

### Quick Creation

From the space sidebar:

1. Click **“Create a new assistant”** button
2. Configure assistant settings:
   - Name and description
   - Instructions/system prompt
   - Model preference
   - Tools and capabilities
   - Knowledge sources
3. Save the assistant
4. Optionally set as space default

### Space-Specific Configuration

When creating assistants for a space, consider:

- **Purpose** - What tasks will this assistant handle?
- **Knowledge** - What data should it access?
- **Tools** - What capabilities does it need?
- **Audience** - Who will use this assistant?

## Assistant Capabilities

Space assistants can be configured with:

### Knowledge Access

- **Space documents** - Access to docs in this space
- **Custom data** - Uploaded files and web pages
- **Organization data** - Shared knowledge bases

### Tool Usage

- **Web search** - Find current information
- **API requests** - Connect to external services
- **File operations** - Read and write documents
- **Custom tools** - Organization-specific capabilities

### Model Selection

- **Default model** - Primary AI model to use
- **Fallback models** - Backup options
- **Router support** - Use custom routers

## Managing Multiple Assistants

### When to Use Multiple Assistants

Create multiple assistants for:

- **Different use cases** - Support, coding, writing
- **Specialized knowledge** - Domain experts
- **Various skill levels** - Basic vs advanced
- **Language preferences** - Multilingual support

### Switching Assistants

Users can override the default during conversations:

1. Open the conversation
2. Click assistant selector
3. Choose different assistant
4. Continue with new assistant

## Assistant Performance

### Monitoring Usage

Track how space assistants are performing:

- Conversation volume
- User satisfaction ratings
- Tool usage patterns
- Response quality

### Optimization

Improve assistant performance by:

- Refining system prompts
- Updating knowledge sources
- Adding relevant tools
- Adjusting model selection

## Best Practices

**Clear Purpose**: Configure assistants with specific, well-defined purposes for better results.

**Relevant Knowledge**: Connect assistants to data sources relevant to the space’s work.

**Tool Selection**: Enable only necessary tools to avoid confusion and maintain focus.

**Regular Updates**: Review and update assistant instructions as needs evolve.

## Common Configurations

### Customer Support Space

- Assistant with access to product documentation
- Tools for ticket creation and search
- Friendly, helpful tone
- Quick response optimization

### Development Space

- Technical assistant with code analysis
- Access to code repositories
- Development tools enabled
- Precise, detailed responses

### Content Creation Space

- Creative writing assistant
- Access to brand guidelines
- Image generation tools
- Engaging, on-brand voice

### Data Analysis Space

- Analytical assistant
- Access to datasets
- Visualization capabilities
- Clear, data-driven insights

## Integration with Space Features

### With Conversations

- Default assistant starts new chats
- Assistant history tracked per space
- Easy switching between assistants

### With Documents

- Assistants can access space documents
- Create and edit documents
- Reference documentation in responses

### With Data

- Connect to space data sources
- Use custom data in responses
- Data-aware responses

### With Tasks

- Assistants can be used in automated tasks
- Scheduled conversations with assistants
- Consistent automated responses

## Troubleshooting

### Assistant Not Available

If default assistant isn’t working:

1. Check assistant still exists
2. Verify space permissions
3. Confirm assistant hasn’t been deleted
4. Check organization subscription

### Wrong Assistant Loading

If incorrect assistant appears:

1. Verify space default settings
2. Check user hasn’t selected different assistant
3. Review assistant assignments
4. Update space configuration

### Assistant Missing Tools

If assistant can’t use expected tools:

1. Check tool permissions
2. Verify tools enabled for assistant
3. Confirm organization has tool access
4. Review assistant configuration

## Permission Requirements

Configuring space assistants typically requires Admin or Editor permissions within the space.

Access levels for assistants:

- **View** - See which assistant is configured
- **Use** - Start conversations with assistant
- **Configure** - Change default assistant
- **Create** - Build new assistants for space