--- title: Action cards slug: agent-platform/docs/action-cards docTags: createdAt: 2026-08-12T15:37:10.000Z --- Agent Platform adds action cards to its chat responses. Action cards make Mark chat outputs interactive and actionable, so you complete end-to-end tasks, from analysis to execution, without switching tools or losing context. Action cards replace plain text responses with structured UI elements that present information in scannable formats and support in-chat actions such as approving, editing, and submitting, all within the Mark conversation. ## How action cards work An action card is active and editable when: - It displays in the last Mark message in a thread. - No messages exist after that Mark message. When you reply, the action card becomes read-only and preserves the interaction state at that point in the conversation. ## Action card types Action cards fall into four categories: - [Standalone action cards](docId:1EQKCZGFstM9siibbHiSP) for general Mark use cases. - [Optimizely product action cards](docId:1EQKCZGFstM9siibbHiSP) connected to specific Optimizely tools. - [Input action cards](docId:1EQKCZGFstM9siibbHiSP) that collect information before Mark runs a task. - [Confirmation action cards](docId:1EQKCZGFstM9siibbHiSP) that present a drafted object for review before Mark saves it. ### Standalone action cards Standalone cards present common Mark outputs in structured formats. ![Screenshot of Mark where a chart card displays in the chat](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/NbL8EM60CCEJicYN4hc42_use-opal-standalone-action-cards0.png) The following are a few examples of standalone action cards: - **Form** – Displays Mark-generated structured content, such as field-and-value pairs, in a reviewable layout. Use when Mark produces an output that maps naturally to named fields rather than prose. - **Image** – Displays AI-generated images inline with options to add to a task or download. - **Table** – Presents queried data in a scannable table with follow-up actions such as export, visualize, and create report. - **Graph** – Visualizes data with download and reporting actions. Standalone table and graph cards display when a connected tool returns structured data. Conversational requests that do not invoke a data tool produce plain text or a code-generated image instead. ### Optimizely product action cards Product cards are rendered when a connected Optimizely tool returns a result and has a structured UI specification registered. The card replaces the plain text response with an interactive layout that lets you act on the output directly in chat, moving from insight to execution in one step. ![Screenshot of Mark where a product action card displays in the chat in response to a prompt](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/sISIby1a2h7x5Y6F6Y2ZJ_use-opal-product-action-cards0.png) ### Input action cards Input cards collect required information before Mark runs a task, replacing multi-turn conversations with structured prompts. - **Dynamic form** – Presents all required inputs as structured form fields before Mark can execute a task. Differs from the standalone Form card in that Mark cannot proceed until the reader submits the fields. - **Agent inputs** – Presents tool-specific inputs, such as drop-down lists and text fields, when a tool requires them. - **Image generation form** – Collects the parameters required to generate an image. ![Screenshot of Mark where an input action card displays in the chat with a Run agent option](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/AV9V7AGfYkruql5UYUPow_use-opal-input-action-cards0.png) ### Confirmation action cards Confirmation cards present a Mark-drafted object for review and editing before Mark saves or executes it. Nothing is saved or sent until you click the confirm action on the card. When you reply after confirming, the card becomes read-only. - **Create Skill card** – Displays the skill Mark drafted, including its name, instructions, and activation conditions. Review and edit the fields, then click **Save** to create the skill without leaving the conversation. See [Create a personal skill](docId\:us7iZ6Rvo_03yXtLw_vdr) and [Create an organization skill](docId\:N3n_NnF8J0Ykujmp2Sg00). - **Create agent card** – Displays the specialized agent Mark drafted, including its name, description, prompt template, and assigned tools. Review and edit the configuration, then click **Create agent** to register the agent. - **Action confirmation card** – Displays the details of an irreversible action, such as sending an email, before Mark executes it. Review the details and click **Confirm** or **Send** to proceed, or dismiss the card to cancel. Mark does not perform the action automatically. ![Screenshot of Mark where a confirmation action card displays in the chat with a Save option](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/8Bhps5OeBRpXK3TD-M-hR_use-opal-confirmation-action-cards0.png) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the difference between action cards and canvases? A canvas is a persistent workspace for longer-form content creation and editing. Action cards are inline UI elements within the chat thread, designed for structured outputs and single-action responses rather than extended editing sessions. The two features are complementary. An action card can include an action that opens or creates a canvas. See [Canvas overview](docId:1_VDSKJ_RG0FEQe0MCTv1). :::hint{type="info"} **Note** If you use Opti ID, administrators can turn off generative AI in the Opti ID Admin Center. See [Turn generative AI off across Optimizely applications](docId\:X5U0kKD2azV5cIdNqwGNj). :::