# Create a Coder template for agents

> [!NOTE]
>
> This functionality is in beta and is evolving rapidly.
>
> When using any AI tool for development, exercise a level of caution appropriate to your use case and environment.
> Always review AI-generated content before using it in critical systems.
>
> Join our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/coder) or
> [contact us](https://coder.com/contact) to get help or share feedback.

## Overview

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a Coder template
for agents.

## Prerequisites

- A Coder deployment with v2.21 or later
- A template that is pre-configured for your projects
- You have selected an [agent](./agents.md) based on your needs

## 1. Duplicate an existing template

It is best to create a separate template for AI agents based on an existing
template that has all of the tools and dependencies installed.

This can be done in the Coder UI:

![Duplicate template](../images/guides/ai-agents/duplicate.png)

## 2. Add a module for supported agents

We currently publish a module for Claude Code and Goose. Additional modules are
[coming soon](./agents.md).

- [Add the Claude Code module](https://registry.coder.com/modules/claude-code)
- [Add the Goose module](https://registry.coder.com/modules/goose)

Follow the instructions in the Coder Registry to install the module. Be sure to
enable the `experiment_use_screen` and `experiment_report_tasks` variables to
report status back to the Coder control plane.

> [!TIP]
>
> Alternatively, you can [use a custom agent](./custom-agents.md) that is
> not in our registry via MCP.

The module uses `experiment_report_tasks` to stream changes to the Coder dashboard:

```hcl
# Enable experimental features
experiment_use_screen   = true # Or use experiment_use_tmux = true to use tmux instead
experiment_report_tasks = true
```

## 3. Confirm tasks are streaming in the Coder UI

The Coder dashboard should now show tasks being reported by the agent.

![AI Agents in Coder](../images/guides/ai-agents/landing.png)

## Next Steps

- [Integrate with your issue tracker](./issue-tracker.md)