---
title: "Create a governed agent"
method: POST
path: "/v1/agents"
tags: ["S20 Agent Platform (beta)"]
---

# Create a governed agent

`POST /v1/agents`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.brainiall.com`
- URL: `https://api.brainiall.com/v1/agents`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

Creates an account-scoped agent with instructions, allowed tools, policy and budget settings.

## Request body

- object
  - `name` string, required
  - `instructions` string
  - `tools` string[]
  - `policy` object
    - `allowed_tools` string[]
    - `block_prompt_injection` boolean
    - `block_pii` boolean
    - `redact_pii` boolean
    - `max_tool_calls` integer
  - `memory_namespace` string
  - `knowledge_namespace` string
  - `budget` object

## Response `200`

OK

- object

## Other responses

- `401`: Invalid or missing API key
- `429`: Rate limit or quota exceeded

---

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