> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://terrascout.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# General Agent

> The flexible, fully-capable agent you control

<Info>
  **Full access to all capabilities. You're in control to guide it.**
</Info>

## Overview

| Property              | Value                                                     |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Boundary Required** | No (works in both modes)                                  |
| **Best For**          | Exploratory research, custom workflows, general questions |
| **Workflow**          | Flexible, conversation-driven                             |

## Capabilities

The General Agent has access to all of Ploti's core capabilities:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Map & Navigation">
    * Navigate to any location
    * View and toggle map layers
    * Create visual filters on the map
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Property Research">
    * Search for parcels and properties
    * Look up parcel details and ownership
    * Analyze property characteristics
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Data Analysis">
    * Execute Python code for analysis
    * Create and manage checkpoints
    * Generate reports and documents
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="External Research">
    * Search the web for information
    * Look up zoning codes and ordinances
    * Research municipal regulations
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## When to Use

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Use General Agent when:" icon="check">
    * You're exploring and not sure what you're looking for yet
    * You need to navigate multiple areas in one session
    * You want to guide the research direction yourself
    * Your workflow doesn't fit a specialized agent
  </Card>

  <Card title="Consider a different agent when:" icon="xmark">
    * You need systematic property search (use Property Search Agent)
    * You want a structured, guided workflow
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Example Workflows

### Exploratory Research

```
You: "Show me the zoning in downtown Austin"
Agent: [Navigates to Austin, displays zoning layer]

You: "What's the maximum height allowed in this CBD zone?"
Agent: [Researches Austin zoning code, provides height limits]

You: "Now compare that to Denver's CBD"
Agent: [Navigates to Denver, researches their zoning]
```

### Property Lookup

```
You: "Find the parcel at 123 Main Street"
Agent: [Locates parcel, displays on map]

You: "Who owns this property?"
Agent: [Retrieves ownership information]

You: "What other properties do they own nearby?"
Agent: [Searches for related parcels]
```

### Custom Analysis

```
You: "Create a filter showing all parcels over 5 acres"
Agent: [Creates visual filter on map]

You: "Now narrow that to only commercially zoned parcels"
Agent: [Refines filter with zoning criteria]
```

## Tips for Best Results

<Steps>
  <Step title="Be specific">
    The more context you provide, the better the agent can help. Include location, property type, and what you're trying to accomplish.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Guide the direction">
    Tell the agent what you're trying to accomplish. It adapts to your needs but works best with clear goals.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use checkpoints">
    Save intermediate results for complex analyses. This lets you return to previous states without re-running work.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask follow-ups">
    Build on previous responses to refine your research. The agent maintains context throughout the conversation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Boundary Restrictions" icon="bullseye" href="/agents/restricted-vs-unrestricted">
    Learn when to use restricted vs unrestricted mode
  </Card>

  <Card title="Property Search Agent" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/agents/property-search-agent">
    Explore the specialized Property Search Agent
  </Card>
</CardGroup>