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# Max Messages

This parameter caps the amount of tokens sent to the third party agent and can reduce costs. The total messages the agent will have access to with each prompt. Note the initial default (system) prompt will always be loaded into the chat to keep context.

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**Max Messages:**

* *Input Field Type:* Numeric Input
* *Description:* The Max Messages setting defines the maximum number of messages the agent can refer back to in the chat history during conversations.
* *Usage:* Specify an appropriate limit for the maximum number of messages the agent can access or refer to within the chat history. The default value is 20 messages. This setting influences the depth and context available to the agent during interactions with users, impacting the quality and relevance of responses.


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