Bots Switching

Summary

Bots Switching lets one LightVela cloud Agent contain multiple specialized Bots. You can create Bots for research, planning, coding, content, support, or recurring workflows, then switch between them from the Bot avatar bar.

Each Bot has its own workspace context. Depending on whether you create a blank Bot or clone an existing Bot, LightVela applies different inheritance rules to model settings, memory, skills, personality, scheduled tasks, and channel connections.

Before you start

• Sign in to LightVela and open an active cloud Agent.
• To create an additional Bot, make sure your current plan allows another Bot and that no other Bot is still being created or deleted.
• If you plan to connect a channel, prepare the credentials or authorization method required by that channel.

Creating your bot

After signing in with Google or GitHub and activating an available plan, open the Agent console. Complete the first Bot setup: enter a required name, optionally add a description, and adjust its appearance. Select Create and wait for creation and initial configuration to finish. Select Start your journey once configuration finishes, then open Web Chat for that Bot. A messaging channel is optional; available plan model credits or a configured model are required for replies.

To create another Bot, select New Bot when the entry is available and your plan has capacity. Enter Name (required) and Description (optional), and adjust the appearance if needed. The default is Basic setup. If valid existing Bots can be copied, expand Advanced and select a specific source Bot. To copy the Bot you are using, open Manage Bot → Copy Bot; the creation form preselects that source. Review the source, then select Create and wait for completion.

The close control and advanced copy options are provided only when valid existing copy sources are available. The first setup without a source must be completed. Appearance controls let you change color, shape, and accessories; they do not choose the copy source.

The screenshots below show the current additional-Bot creation form and recommended templates. The close control and Advanced section are available because this Agent already has Bots; this is not the first-Bot setup screen.

Bot workspace and settings

Select the intended Bot’s avatar in the Bot bar. On narrow screens, first expand the navigation panel. Confirm its name before changing models, memory, skills, channels, or scheduled tasks. Web Chat and its conversation list belong to the selected Bot; additional Bots can use Web Chat too. Connecting a messaging channel is not required for Web Chat.

The creation mode determines what the new Bot inherits:

Review the creation dialog before confirming if you need to keep settings separate. You can then manage each Bot's memory, skills, and scheduled tasks independently.

Why build the Bots independently?

One Bot can handle many tasks, but its context becomes harder to manage as its responsibilities grow. A dedicated researcher, travel planner, financial analyst, or quality checker can keep a more focused set of memories, skills, personality settings, and scheduled tasks.

Independent Bots also make it easier to test a different working style without changing the Bot you already use for another task.

Select the intended Bot’s avatar in the Bot bar. On narrow screens, first expand the navigation panel. Confirm its name before changing models, memory, skills, channels, or scheduled tasks. Web Chat and its conversation list belong to the selected Bot; additional Bots can use Web Chat too. Connecting a messaging channel is not required for Web Chat.

How to use multiple Bots at once

You can connect multiple Bots to supported messaging channels. The available channel combinations depend on the LightVela region:

Different Bots on the same instance can connect separate WeChat accounts. Each Bot manages its own WeChat connection. WhatsApp remains limited to one connected Bot per instance; other Bots see an ownership notice and a link to manage that Bot.

Verify a Bot switch or channel connection

After switching or connecting a Bot, check the following:

1. The active Bot name and avatar change to the Bot you selected.
2. The settings page shows the selected Bot's workspace and configuration.
3. A connected channel is listed under the Bot that owns the connection.
4. A short test message reaches the intended Bot and returns a reply.

For a group channel, send a test message with the permission level you configured. Confirm whether the Bot can only read the group context or can also reply.

Common issues

Chatting with your Bots in groups

You can invite multiple Bots into supported group chats. Depending on the permission level you set, a Bot may read the group context, reply to user enquiries, or do both.

Group behavior and setup steps vary by platform. Follow the relevant channel configuration page before inviting the Bot, and test the Bot with a direct mention or another platform-supported trigger where required.