How to Build Smarter AI Agents with Make.com + OpenAI Assistants

Video Description

👉 Get all of our make.com templates here (including this one): https://www.theaiautomators.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=tutorial&utm_content=ai_agents_assistants In this video, you'll learn how to create powerful AI agents using Make.com and OpenAI, capable of managing tasks like researching topics, generating images, and posting to social media. The approach is designed to work with platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or Slack. Leveraging OpenAI's function calling, you'll see how to build modular and reusable scenarios, including a research tool, an image generation tool, and a social media posting tool. Chapters: 0:00 - Agent Overview 0:57 - Agent Demo 2:21 - Agent Setup 3:00 - Setting Up OpenAI Assistant 4:18 - Function Calling Explained 5:45 - Function Calling Explained 7:15 - Reusing Tools Across Agents 8:12 - Handling Chat History with Thread IDs 9:33 - Error Handling and Workflow Optimization 10:36 - Next Steps We start with a live demo where the agent creates a Facebook post about DeepSeek V3, showcasing how it researches the topic, generates casual and professional drafts, and provides options for customized images. You’ll learn how to guide the agent through structured workflows and how to refine content to match your desired tone of voice. The tutorial then dives into the technical setup, explaining how to configure the OpenAI Assistant, define system instructions, and integrate function calls with Make.com scenarios. Detailed examples illustrate how to use webhooks to connect various tools seamlessly, enabling efficient automation while keeping your scenarios clean and reusable. You'll also discover advanced techniques like managing chat history using thread IDs and implementing error handling to ensure smooth operation. By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of how to design flexible AI agents and integrate them into your workflows. Join our community via the link in the description for exclusive access to all automation templates, live support, and workshops. Don’t forget to subscribe for more AI automation tips and tools!