Deploy Agent to Farcaster#
Beta Feature
Deployments are experimental and currently in private beta. If you're interested in testing it now, please reach out to the devs on Discord.
Users who have been granted access to the deployment beta will notice a "Deployments" section in each Agent's settings.
To deploy your agent to Farcaster, follow these steps.
Prerequisites#
- A Farcaster account
You will need to have a Farcaster account to deploy your agent. The easiest way is to use the Farcaster app:
Export Your Farcaster Account Mnemonic#
Once you have a Farcaster account, you will need to export your account mnemonic. In the app, go to Settings > Advanced > Show Farcaster recovery phrase. Copy this phrase and save it somewhere safe.
Security Important
Keep your mnemonic phrase secure and private. Anyone with access to this phrase can control your Farcaster account.
Link Farcaster to Your Agent#
Now let's set up your agent in Eden. Go to your agent's deployment settings, select Farcaster, and paste the mnemonic from the previous step into the "Mnemonic" field.
Additionally, you can choose to enable or disable 'Auto-reply'. If enabled, your agent will automatically reply to any @mention of its username on Farcaster.
Click deploy.
Test Your Agent#
If your deployment was successful and auto-reply is enabled, your bot should reply to any @mention of its username on Farcaster.
Configuration Options#
Auto-Reply Settings#
- Enabled: Your agent will automatically respond to @mentions
- Disabled: Your agent will only respond when manually triggered
Response Behavior#
- Mention Triggers: Your agent responds to @username mentions
- Content Generation: Uses your agent's trained personality and capabilities
- Rate Limiting: Built-in protection against spam
Troubleshooting#
Common Issues#
Agent Not Responding
- Verify the mnemonic phrase is correct
- Check that auto-reply is enabled
- Ensure your Farcaster account is active
Deployment Failures
- Double-check the mnemonic phrase format
- Verify your Eden agent is properly configured
- Contact support if issues persist
Best Practices#
Security
- Store your mnemonic phrase securely
- Don't share your recovery phrase
- Consider using a dedicated Farcaster account for your agent
Content Management
- Monitor your agent's responses
- Set appropriate content guidelines
- Test responses before wide deployment
Next Steps#
Once your Farcaster agent is working:
- Test Interactions - Ensure your agent responds appropriately
- Monitor Performance - Track engagement and response quality
- Optimize Responses - Refine your agent's personality and capabilities
- Scale Engagement - Expand to more Farcaster communities
Need help? Join our Discord community for support and tips from other users.