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title: 2. Prerequisites & Setup
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createdAt: 2026-03-23T16:48:50.126Z
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Before building your agent, ensure all required components are properly configured. This section prepares the foundation for creating a complete and functional **Healthcare AI Agent**.

You will set up the core elements that enable the agent to understand user queries, process information, and perform actions such as doctor search, appointment booking, and support handling.

👉 It is important to follow each step in order to avoid configuration issues and ensure smooth agent behavior.

## <font color="#B91C1C">**What you’ll configure**</font>

In this section, you will configure the following key components:

- [1. Configure Generative AI](docId\:U1mqN4qNs6U4ufxqST_VM)
  &#x20;Configure the AI provider and model that will power the agent’s responses.&#x20;
- [2. Data Training Setup](docId\:w78McM5zBIq60aQWCN3sS)
  &#x20;Train the agent with relevant healthcare data such as doctor information, specialties, and FAQs to improve accuracy.&#x20;
- [3. Path Setup](docId\:G-jippCSr0vJWz4rIchMf)
  &#x20;Define paths to control how the agent performs actions like searching doctors, collecting details, and handling requests.&#x20;
- [4. Workflow Setup](docId\:uUhjiZq8X_4pijsSvst9Q)
  &#x20;Create workflows to design the user journey, including steps for appointment booking, support requests, and information flow.&#x20;

## <font color="#B91C1C">**Why this is important**</font>

These configurations ensure that your agent:

- Understands user queries correctly&#x20;
- Provides accurate and relevant responses&#x20;
- Handles actions like booking and search efficiently&#x20;
- Delivers a smooth and structured user experience&#x20;

## <font color="#B91C1C">**What you’ll do next**</font>

In the upcoming steps, you will:

- Configure the **AI model (Gen AI Setup)**&#x20;