Books

Learn how to extend your automation functionality in Kognitos with Books.

What is a Book?

A book is a set of related automation procedures (actions) that can extend an agent’s capabilities. Think of it as a toolkit that teaches your agent new skills.

Different Uses for Books

Each book contains procedures related to a specific workflow or integration. Examples of workflow-focused books are Document Processing or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). Integration books, like Microsoft Excel or Salesforce, connect the agent with external platforms, APIs, and services.

Example

For instance, the HTTP book contains procedures for making HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) requests in Kognitos. Installing the book will enable the agent to delete a url, to head a url, to post a payload to a url, etc.

Features & Benefits

Books are modular and flexible. You can add or remove them at any time, allowing agents to evolve, take on new responsibilities, and support new workflows as needed.

Connections

Some books require connections (such as credentials or API keys) to interact with external platforms. Connections are secure and allow agents to interact with multiple systems seamlessly.

Versioning

Books are versioned, so your automations remain stable even as new features are introduced. Updates can enhance functionality without breaking existing workflows.

Many Possibilities

A single book may contain multiple actions, and when combined with other books, the agent’s skills grow exponentially. You can add various books to build powerful automation chains. For example:

Excel + Document Processing + Slack → Parse invoices, update spreadsheets, and notify your team.

Explore our entire collection of pre-built books in All Books.