What is TextCortex Agent?
TextCortex Agent represents a significant leap forward in AI capabilities, enabling you to accomplish complex, multi-step tasks with a single prompt.
Unlike traditional Chat interactions that handle one request at a time, TextCortex Agent can autonomously break down complex requests into multiple coordinated steps, executing them seamlessly to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end results.
Key Differentiators: Agent vs. Chat
| Feature | Agent | Chat |
| Task Complexity | Multi-step, complex workflows | Single queries and responses |
| Tool Management | Autonomous tool selection and execution | Manual tool configuration required |
| Workflow | Autonomous planning and execution | Requires step-by-step guidance |
| Output | Complete deliverables | Individual answers |
| Research Approach | Deep, multi-source autonomous research | Limited source selection and querying |
| Context Control | Automatic scope with optional customization | Manual context management |
| Model | Claude 4 Sonnet (automatic) | Multiple model options |
| Availability | Premium/Enterprise only | All users |
Main Benefit: Autonomous End-to-End Execution
The key differentiator of TextCortex Agent is its autonomy. While Chat requires you to manually configure tools, select sources, and guide each step, Agent automatically determines what tools to use, which sources to query, and how to sequence operations to complete entire workflows from start to finish.
Whether you're conducting market research, analyzing financial data, or exploring complex topics, TextCortex Agent delivers professional-grade, end-to-end results with intelligent automation of all tool selection and workflow execution.
Core Capabilities
TextCortex Agent has access to a comprehensive suite of tools and sources:
Research & Analysis Tools
- Web Search & Research: Deep internet research with multiple search queries and source analysis
- Knowledge Base Search: Access and search through your internal documents and data repositories
- File Analysis: Read, extract, and analyze content from various file formats
Data Processing & Visualization
- Data Analysis: Advanced Excel/spreadsheet analysis with Python-powered computations
- Visualization: Automatic chart and graph generation from analyzed data
- Multi-step Reasoning: Autonomous task breakdown and sequential execution
Context and Tool Control
Full Access by Default
TextCortex Agent comes with complete access to all available tools and knowledge bases by default, ensuring maximum capability for any task.
Customizable Scope
You have full control over the agent's scope when needed:
- Add Context Button: Manually define specific knowledge bases, files, or data sources
- Select specific knowledge bases for targeted research
- Include particular documents or datasets
- Set project-specific context boundaries
- Tools Menu: Enable or disable specific tools based on requirements
- Enable web search for external data needs; disable for internal knowledge-only queries
- Disable data analysis tools for text-only workflows
- Customize tool availability for specific use cases
How to Use TextCortex Agent
Best Practices
- Be Comprehensive: Outline your complete end goal in one prompt
- Specify Deliverables: Request specific outputs like charts, reports, or analyses
- Set Context When Needed: Use "Add Context" for focused analysis
- Control Tools: Use "Tools" menu to enable/disable capabilities as required
How It Works Behind the Scenes
When you provide a complex request, TextCortex Agent:
- Analyzes your request to identify required steps
- Plans the optimal sequence of operations
- Autonomously selects and executes appropriate tools and sources
- Synthesizes results into comprehensive deliverables
Use Cases and Examples
Research & Competitive Intelligence
Example: Research privacy implications of popular social media platforms
- Automatically searches multiple sources for privacy policies
- Analyzes recent privacy controversies and regulatory changes
- Compiles comparative analysis of data collection practices
- Provides cited references for all findings
Example: Analyze Tesla's competitive advantages and vulnerabilities
- Researches Tesla's market position and financial performance
- Identifies key competitors and market dynamics
- Analyzes technological advantages and potential weaknesses
- Delivers comprehensive competitive landscape report
Example: Research emerging trends in renewable energy markets
- Searches for latest industry reports and market data
- Identifies key growth sectors and investment patterns
- Analyzes regulatory impacts and technological developments
- Compiles trend analysis with supporting data
Advanced Data Analysis
Example: Analyze Q4 sales performance across all regions and create executive dashboard
- Accesses sales data from knowledge base or uploaded files
- Performs statistical analysis on regional performance
- Identifies trends, outliers, and key performance indicators
- Creates multiple visualization charts and summary tables
- Generates executive-ready presentation materials
Example: Review budget variance reports and identify cost optimization opportunities
- Extracts financial data from uploaded Excel spreadsheets
- Calculates variance analysis across multiple budget categories
- Identifies areas of overspending and potential savings
- Creates detailed financial charts and recommendations
- Provides actionable insights for budget management
Example: Analyze customer survey data and segment audience preferences
- Processes raw survey data from CSV or Excel files
- Performs statistical analysis and clustering
- Identifies customer segments and preference patterns
- Creates demographic breakdowns and preference matrices
- Generates insights for marketing strategy
Complex Multi-Step Workflows
Example: Access annual reports, extract financial statements, compile expense data, and create visual timeline charts
- Automatic knowledge base search and file location
- Navigation to specific document sections
- Data extraction and compilation
- Python-powered analysis and calculations
- Multiple chart generation (expense trends, category breakdowns, comparative analysis)
Availability, Requirements, and Specifications
Subscription Requirements
TextCortex Agent is available exclusively for:
- TextCortex Premium subscribers
- TextCortex Enterprise subscribers
Agent mode will be subject to separate pricing upon full release and will not be included in current Premium or Enterprise contracts. Preview access is provided to gather feedback, but continued access will require upgrading to an Agent-specific subscription plan.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Automatically uses Claude 4 Sonnet for optimal performance
- No Model Switching: Ensures consistent, high-quality results
Usage Limits (Preview Version)
Agent's comprehensive autonomous processing requires significantly higher computational resources to deliver complete end-to-end results, which is why we've implemented preview usage limits to ensure optimal performance for all users.
- 25 queries per month during the preview phase
- Usage limits will be updated upon full release
Important Limitations
- Conversation Mode Lock: Once you start in Agent mode, the entire conversation remains in Agent mode
- No Mid-Conversation Switching: Cannot switch back to Chat mode within the same conversation
- New Conversation Required: Start a new conversation to use Chat mode