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# getAgent

> Get the agent this skill is attached to.

[ref-setagent]: /docs/server-sdks/reference/typescript/agents/skill-base/set-agent

Get the [`AgentBase`](/docs/server-sdks/reference/typescript/agents/agent-base)
that owns this skill instance. Called internally from `setup()` and tool
handlers to interact with the agent's configuration, tools, or global data.

> **Warning**
>
> Throws `Error` when called before the skill has been attached. The
> `SkillManager` calls [`setAgent()`][ref-setagent] as part of
> `addSkill()`; only call `getAgent()` from `setup()` or tool handlers where
> attachment is guaranteed.

## **Returns**

`AgentBase` -- the owning agent.

## **Example**

```typescript {9}
import { SkillBase } from '@signalwire/sdk';

export class MySkill extends SkillBase {
  static SKILL_NAME = 'my-skill';
  static SKILL_DESCRIPTION = 'An example skill';

  async setup(): Promise<boolean> {
    const agent = this.getAgent();
    agent.addHint('Prefer concise answers.');
    return true;
  }
}
```

> Get the agent this skill is attached to.