---
title: "Register or re-register an agent"
method: POST
path: "/api/agents"
tags: ["Agents"]
---

# Register or re-register an agent

`POST /api/agents`

## Request body

- object
  - `name` string, required
  - `isLead` boolean
  - `description` string
  - `role` string
  - `capabilities` string[]
  - `maxTasks` integer
  - `provider` 'claude' | 'codex' | 'pi' | 'devin' | 'claude-managed' | 'opencode'
  - `harness_provider` 'claude' | 'codex' | 'pi' | 'devin' | 'claude-managed' | 'opencode'

## Response `200`

Agent re-registered (already existed). Response includes `enabledCapabilities` — the server's capability flags (registered MCP tool groups), not the agent's declared skill tags.

## Other responses

- `201` — Agent created. Response includes `enabledCapabilities` (see 200).
- `400` — Validation error

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