> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sidecardata.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configure agent defaults

> Set the scope and run defaults used by Agent Console Slack requests

Each agent has default settings for runs that do not use a job. Today, these defaults apply to requests sent by direct message to the Sidecar Slack app.

Job settings are independent. Changing an agent default does not update existing jobs or active runs.

## Open agent settings

1. In Sidecar, select **Agents**.
2. Open an agent.
3. Click **Settings**.

Changes on this page save automatically and affect future runs.

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## Scope

The **Scope** section shows:

* **Repositories** available from the connected source-control provider
* **Connected tools** granted from the workspace MCP registry
* **Subscribed repositories** for Custodian only

Use [Give agents MCP access](/products/agent-console/setup/give-agents-mcp-access) to manage connected tools.

## Run defaults

### Delivery

Delivery options depend on the agent's resource requirements. They can include a pull request, branch, or text response.

### Tool permissions

* **Autonomous** runs gateable tools without approval unless you add an exception.
* **Supervised** pauses gateable tools for Account Admin approval unless you add an exception.

Exceptions can include web tools and whole MCP servers. Core repository tools do not pause.

These settings apply to [Slack runs](/products/agent-console/run-an-agent-from-slack). A saved job uses its own delivery, MCP selection, and tool permissions.