# Agent Response Node

The **Agent Response** node is used to send information back to the **Agent** that triggered the Workflow with an **Agent Request Node**.

It closes the communication loop between your Workflow and the Agent.

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### 🛠️ How It Works

* A Workflow starts with an **Agent Request Node** (called by the Agent).
* The Workflow executes its steps (variables, API calls, logic).
* The **Agent Response Node** returns the final result to the Agent.
* The Agent can then use this data to answer the user or take the next action.

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### ⚙️ Configuration Options

* **Response Body** → the content returned to the Agent (can include variables created in the Workflow).
* **Format** → JSON or text, depending on the type of output expected.
* **Error Handling** → optionally define error messages if the Workflow fails.

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### 📌 Example Use Cases

* Agent asks: *“What’s the status of order #123?”*\
  → Workflow queries a database and **returns the order status** via Agent Response.
* Agent asks: *“Create a new lead with this info.”*\
  → Workflow inserts the data into a CRM and **returns the new lead ID**.
* Agent asks: *“Run analysis on these numbers.”*\
  → Workflow uses an LLM node to analyze data and **returns a summary**.

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⚡ **Tip:** Always make sure the response is **clear and structured**, so the Agent can use it naturally in a conversation.


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