> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.heylua.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Quick Testing Channels > Test your agent on existing Lua channels without setup ## Overview During development, you can test your newly created agent on **existing Lua channels** without setting up your own integrations. This is perfect for quick testing and validation before deploying to your own channels. **Quick Testing Only:** These channels are for development and testing. For production, you'll want to set up your own dedicated channels. No channel setup required - start testing immediately Test on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Email, and Slack Test exactly how your agent will behave in production Link and unlink agents anytime during development ## How to Link Your Agent Each channel uses a special "link" command with your agent ID. Find your agent ID in your `lua.skill.yaml` file: ```yaml theme={null} agent: agentId: agent_abc123xyz456 # ← Your agent ID ``` *** ## WhatsApp Testing **Instant link via WhatsApp:** Replace `agentId` with your actual agent ID from `lua.skill.yaml`: **Format:** ``` https://wa.me/13023778932?text=link-me-to:agentId ``` **Example with agent ID:** ``` https://wa.me/13023778932?text=link-me-to:agent_abc123xyz456 ``` Replace YOUR\_AGENT\_ID in the URL with your actual agent ID before clicking The message will be pre-filled with your link command. Just tap Send! Your agent is now linked. Start chatting to test your agent! *** ## Facebook Messenger Testing Copy this text and replace `agentId` with yours: ``` link-me-to:agentId ``` **Example:** ``` link-me-to:agent_abc123xyz456 ``` Click to open the Lua Facebook page: Click to start conversation with Lua on Messenger Paste and send the exact message you copied in Step 1 You'll receive confirmation that your agent is linked Now chat with your agent through Facebook Messenger! *** ## Instagram Testing Copy this text and replace `agentId` with yours: ``` link-me-to:agentId ``` **Example:** ``` link-me-to:agent_abc123xyz456 ``` Click to open the Lua Instagram account: Click to message @heylua.ai on Instagram Paste and send the exact message you copied in Step 1 Your agent is linked! Test through Instagram DMs *** ## Email Testing Copy this text and replace `agentId` with yours: ``` link-me-to:agentId ``` **Example:** ``` link-me-to:agent_abc123xyz456 ``` Click to open your email client: Click to compose email (replace YOUR\_AGENT\_ID in the body) Replace YOUR\_AGENT\_ID in the email body with your actual agent ID and send Reply to the confirmation email to start testing your agent via email *** ## Slack Testing First, add the Lua app to your Slack workspace: Click to authorize Lua app in your Slack workspace Copy this text and replace `agentId` with yours: ``` link-me-to:agentId ``` **Example:** ``` link-me-to:agent_abc123xyz456 ``` In Slack, find the "Lua" app in your workspace and send it a direct message with your link command Your agent is linked! Continue chatting in the Slack DM to test *** ## Finding Your Agent ID Your agent ID is in your `lua.skill.yaml` file: ```yaml theme={null} agent: agentId: agent_abc123xyz456 # ← Copy this orgId: org_xyz789 ``` Or run this command in your project directory: ```bash theme={null} # View your agent configuration lua production # Or check the YAML file cat lua.skill.yaml | grep agentId ``` *** ## Testing Workflow Use one of the methods above to link your agent to a test channel Edit your tools, skills, or persona locally ```bash theme={null} lua push ``` Chat with your agent on the linked channel to test changes Repeat steps 2-4 until satisfied *** ## Unlinking Your Agent To stop testing on a channel, send: ``` unlink-me ``` This removes the agent link from that channel. *** ## When to Use Test Channels vs Your Own ✅ **Quick development testing** * Testing during active development * Validating changes before production * Trying new features * Debugging issues ✅ **When you don't have channels yet** * Early development phase * Proof of concept * Learning the platform ✅ **Production deployment** * Customer-facing agents * Official business communications * Branded experience ✅ **Professional testing** * User acceptance testing * Team demonstrations * Client demos ✅ **Full control** * Custom branding * Analytics integration * Compliance requirements *** ## Setting Up Your Own Channels When ready for production, set up your own channels: Connect your own WhatsApp Business account Connect your Facebook page Connect your Instagram business account Set up your custom email channel Install on your Slack workspace Add chat widget to your website *** ## Troubleshooting **Make sure:** * You're using the exact format: `link-me-to:agentId` * No spaces in the command * Agent ID is correct (check `lua.skill.yaml`) * You've deployed your agent with `lua push` **Check:** * Agent is deployed: `lua push && lua deploy` * Skills are compiled: `lua compile` * No errors in logs: `lua logs` * Agent has at least one skill with tools **Solution:** * Send `unlink-me` to unlink current agent * Send new `link-me-to:agentId` with correct ID **Make sure to:** 1. Save your code changes 2. Run `lua push` to upload 3. Run `lua deploy` if needed 4. Test may need a fresh conversation (some platforms cache) *** ## Quick Reference ### Link Commands by Channel | Channel | Link / Instructions | | ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **WhatsApp** | [Open WhatsApp](https://wa.me/13023778932?text=link-me-to:YOUR_AGENT_ID) → Replace YOUR\_AGENT\_ID | | **Facebook** | [Open Messenger](https://m.me/61569665392939) → Send `link-me-to:agentId` | | **Instagram** | [Open Instagram DM](https://ig.me/m/heylua.ai) → Send `link-me-to:agentId` | | **Email** | [Compose Email](mailto:chat@heylua.ai?subject=Link%20Agent\&body=link-me-to:YOUR_AGENT_ID) → Replace YOUR\_AGENT\_ID | | **Slack** | [Install App](https://slack.com/oauth/v2/authorize?client_id=8037381401492.9620618924578\&scope=channels:history,channels:read,chat:write,commands,groups:history,groups:read,im:history,im:read,im:write,mpim:history,mpim:read,users:read,app_mentions:read,users:read.email,files:read\&user_scope=) → DM `link-me-to:agentId` | ### Unlink Send `unlink-me` on any channel to disconnect your agent. *** ## All Testing Channels Click to open (replace YOUR\_AGENT\_ID in URL) Click to open, then send link command Click to open, then send link command Click to compose (replace YOUR\_AGENT\_ID) Click to install Lua app on Slack Use `lua chat` for command-line testing *** ## Next Steps Use `lua chat` for local testing first Connect your own channels for production Learn the deployment process View logs and performance