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title: Directory overview
slug: agent-platform/docs/directory-overview
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createdAt: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
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The **Directory** is the one place in Optimizely Opal to find and add Virtual Teammates, agents, and skills. Each section lists what Optimizely publishes, shows what you or your organization have already added, and lets you add more.

## Access the Directory

1. Log in to [Optimizely](https://home.optimizely.com).
2. Select your org.
3. Click **Opal**.
4. In the left navigation, click **Directory**.

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The Directory sub-navigation lists the sections you can access. Opal opens **Virtual Teammates** first when your organization has Virtual Teammates enabled. Otherwise, Opal opens **Skills**.

## Directory sections

The following sections are available in the Directory:

- **Virtual Teammates** – Hire an AI teammate that owns recurring work, such as the Chief of Staff or the SEO & AI Search Analyst. See [Virtual Teammates overview](docId\:bjK-FR33QJpOmsHcX_QnO).
- **Agents** – Browse and install agents that handle specific tasks, such as reviewing content or analyzing data. See [Agent Directory overview](docId\:jz3k4Kyi1JMsC5UV32XGt).
- **Skills** – Add ready-made skills that teach Opal how your organization or you work, such as your brand voice, report formats, or keyword strategy. See [Skills Directory overview](docId\:jw_PeWvKOXocy3ihL5h9w).

## What you can do in each section

Your permissions determine what you can do in each section. If an action requires permissions you do not have, Opal either hides it or shows **Request** so you can ask an administrator to do it.

| Section               | Who can browse                                        | Who can add                                                                            |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Virtual Teammates** | Users in organizations with Virtual Teammates enabled | Administrators enable a teammate for the organization. Users hire an enabled teammate. |
| **Agents**            | Users with permission to view the Agent Directory     | Administrators and Agent Builders                                                      |
| **Skills**            | All Opal users                                        | Administrators add organization skills. Any user adds personal skills.                 |

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**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).
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