rait-09_obsidian-agent-client/docs/agent-setup/custom-agents.md

Custom Agents Setup

You can use any agent that implements the Agent Client Protocol (ACP).

Install and Configure

1. Install your ACP-compatible agent (e.g., Qwen Code).

2. Open Settings → Agent Client and scroll to Custom Agents section.

3. Click Add custom agent.

4. Configure the agent:

   • Agent ID: Unique identifier (e.g., my-agent)
   • Display name: Name shown in menus (e.g., My Agent)
   • Path: Command name or absolute path to the agent executable. The command name alone (e.g., qwen) works in many cases. If the agent is not found automatically, set the full path, or click Auto-detect.
   • Arguments: Command-line arguments, one per line (if required)
   • Environment variables: KEY=VALUE pairs, one per line (if required)

Configuration Examples

::: tip OpenCode and Kiro OpenCode and Kiro are now built-in presets — see OpenCode Setup and Kiro Setup. If you previously configured them here as custom agents (ids opencode / kiro-cli), your settings migrate to the presets automatically. :::

Qwen Code

Field	Value
Agent ID	qwen-code
Display name	Qwen Code
Path	qwen
Arguments	--experimental-acp
Environment variables	(optional)

Authentication

Authentication depends on the specific agent. Common patterns:

• API Key: Add to Environment variables (e.g., MY_API_KEY=xxx)
• Account Login: Run the agent's CLI to authenticate, then leave environment variables empty

Refer to your agent's documentation for specific authentication instructions.

Verify Setup

1. Click the robot icon in the ribbon or use the command palette: "Open chat view"
2. Select your custom agent from the agent dropdown in the chat header
3. Try sending a message to verify the connection

Having issues? See Troubleshooting.