What is an AI agent for customer service?
An AI agent handles a support question end to end. It reads the conversation, looks up the order in your store, and takes the action: sends the tracking answer, creates the return label, or processes the refund within rules you set.
How is an AI agent different from a tool that only answers questions?
Answer-only tools reply with a policy link or a paragraph and route the rest to your team. An agent completes the work. The customer gets the label in their inbox, and your queue gets shorter without your team touching the conversation.
Can I control what the agent is allowed to do?
Yes. You set autonomy per topic. Start in copilot mode, where your team approves every reply with one click. Move order status and standard returns to autopilot when the results hold up. Refunds above your threshold always require approval.
Does Nousu work outside Shopify and WooCommerce?
No. Nousu is built for stores on Shopify and WooCommerce. If your support runs through an enterprise contact center with phone queues and a custom CRM, an enterprise vendor will fit you better.
How long does setup take?
Most stores are live in a day. Connect your store, let Nousu read your catalog, policies, and order data, then start in copilot mode with your team approving replies.