How to use the Teams Bot

Use Odeus models and agents directly in Microsoft Teams

To use Odeus in Teams, the Odeus app must be installed in your Teams workspace. This can only be done by a workspace admin following the steps detailed on the Teams Bot setup page.

Once the app is installed by your admin, you should see Odeus available in your Teams app. You can find it by clicking on the "..." icon in the left sidebar and searching for "Odeus".

Two Ways to Use the Teams Bot

You can interact with the Odeus Teams Bot in two places:

1. Private Chat: Direct one-on-one conversations with Odeus
2. Team Channels: Collaborative conversations via @Odeus mention where your team can see and participate

Each approach has its benefits depending on your use case.

In channels, you must tag @Odeus to interact with the bot. The Teams Bot uses your default model from Account Settings > Preferences, or your workspace default if none is configured.

Available Commands

The Odeus Teams Bot provides three commands to help you get started:

Command	Description
SetAgent	Select a Odeus agent
SwitchWorkspace	Switch to a different workspace
Help	Get help with the Odeus app

In private chat, these commands appear directly above the message input field in the prompt library. In channels, they appear after you @Odeus.

SetAgent

Use the SetAgent command to select which agent handles your conversation. A dropdown appears with all available agents from your workspace. Use the search field to find the one you need, then click Set.

SwitchWorkspace

If you have access to multiple Odeus workspaces, use SwitchWorkspace to change which workspace you're connected to. Select the workspace you want and click Switch Workspace.

Private Chat

Private chat gives you a direct one-on-one conversation with Odeus. Your conversation context is maintained across messages.

Getting Started

1. Find Odeus in your Teams app list
2. Open a chat with Odeus
3. You'll see the prompt library above the message input

Clearing Chat History

To start fresh with a clean conversation, go to the chat tab, click the three dots menu, and select "Remove chat history". This resets the conversation context.

Right-click on Odeus in your sidebar and select "Pin" for quick access. This keeps Odeus visible.

Using Odeus in Channels

Channels let your team collaborate with Odeus together. Each thread becomes its own conversation.

Getting Started

To interact with Odeus in a channel, tag @Odeus in your message. This routes your message to the Odeus API and brings up the command suggestions.

Thread Context

Each thread in Teams is treated as a separate conversation. Here's what makes channels powerful:

• Odeus can see all messages in a thread once you tag it, even messages sent before it was tagged
• You can discuss something with colleagues first, then pull in @Odeus later with full context
• For follow-up questions, tag @Odeus again to ensure your message gets routed to the bot

Setting an Agent for a Channel

You can create a dedicated channel for a specific agent. This is great when your team needs easy access to a specialized AI helper.

Recommended workflow:

1. Create a new channel in Teams (e.g., "FAQ-Agent" or "Content Writer")
2. When starting a conversation, select the relevant agent
3. All questions in that channel can then be directed to that agent

This pattern is particularly useful because:

• Team members know exactly which agent handles questions in that channel
• Each thread maintains its own conversation context
• Multiple team members can start separate threads with the same agent

Keep in mind that any team member can select a different agent when starting a new thread in the channel. If you want consistent agent usage, establish team guidelines for your channel.

Channel Privacy

When using Odeus in a channel, only members of that channel can see the conversations. Teams offers different channel privacy settings:

• Standard channels: Visible to all team members
• Private channels: Only visible to invited members

Consider using private channels for sensitive topics or when working with confidential information.

Additional Features

Web Search and Data Analysis

The Teams Bot has the same capabilities as the Odeus web app.

• Web search for current information
• Data analysis on uploaded files

Images and Documents

Share images and documents directly in your Teams messages:

• Upload files and images as attachments
• The bot can read and analyze them just like in the web app

Limitations

• Only members of a Odeus workspace can chat with the Teams Bot
• In channels, the bot only responds when tagged, but it can see all previous messages in the thread
• Cannot be used in direct messages with other users, only in channels or private chat with the bot itself
• Teams Bot conversations do not appear in the Odeus web app chat history