Creating an App

Aera provides multiple ways to get started with building your AI application. Whether you're prototyping a chatbot, setting up a workflow, or experimenting with agents.

Start from a Template

For those new to Aera, using a template is the quickest way to understand what's possible. Templates are pre-built by Aera’s prompt engineers and cover a variety of use cases, from customer service bots to content generation tools.

To begin:

• Go to Studio in the main navigation.

• Select Create from Template.

• Browse available templates and choose one that matches your goal.

• Click Use this Template to begin customising it.

Templates can be edited to suit your specific workflow, and provide a great foundation for learning how applications are structured in Aera.

Start from Scratch

More experienced users, or those with specific requirements, can create an application from a blank slate.

To do this:

• Navigate to Studio.

• Select Create from Blank.

You'll then choose an application type. Aera supports five core types:

• Chatbot - for conversational interfaces.

• Text Generator - for generating structured or unstructured text.

• Agent - for autonomous or multi-step actions.

• Chatflow - for rule-based or conditional chat logic.

• Workflow - for low-code task orchestration.

When creating an application, you can define its name, add a description, and assign an icon. These settings help collaborators quickly understand the purpose of the app and keep your workspace organised.

Application Types at a Glance

Each application type in Aera serves a different function:

• Chatbots are ideal for real-time Q&A and support scenarios.

• Text Generators suit content creation, summarisation, or rewriting tasks.

• Agents combine prompts, memory, and logic for autonomous AI operations.

• Chatflows use branching logic to guide users through interactive flows.

• Workflows enable multi-step logic and background processing using a low-code builder.