How to create a custom bot
A custom Poe bot is your personal AI assistant designed to serve specific purposes you define. Whether you need a specialized tutor, a research helper, a creative writing partner, or a subject matter expert, building your own bot lets you tailor AI capabilities to your exact needs. The bot will follow your instructions while leveraging powerful AI models to generate helpful, relevant responses for you and anyone you share it with.
Creating one is straightforward. Just visit poe.com/create_bot and start by giving your bot an identity with a descriptive name. The most important step is writing clear instructions that define how your bot should behave, what knowledge it should draw upon, and how it should respond to different types of questions. Select a base AI model that aligns with your intended use case to ensure optimal performance.
To make your bot truly valuable, consider adding specialized knowledge by uploading documents or text (up to 5GB) that it can reference when answering questions. Enable citations if accuracy and transparency are important. Fine-tune the experience with thoughtful adjustments to settings like temperature (controlling creativity versus consistency), markdown formatting, or suggested replies. These customizations help ensure your bot provides a genuinely helpful experience tailored to specific information needs or use cases.
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