> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.getmaxim.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Simulation Runs
> Test your AI's conversational abilities with realistic, scenario-based simulations
## Evaluate agent performance with simulated sessions
Test your AI agent's performance using automated simulated conversations to get insights into how well your agent handles different scenarios and user interactions.
This tests a refund scenario where:
* Customer needs refund for defective product
* Agent verifies purchase
* Policy guides the process
* Must resolve in 5 turns
* Configure the agent dataset template with:
* **Agent scenarios**: Define specific situations for testing (e.g., "Update address", "Order an iPhone")
* **Expected steps**: List expected actions and responses
* Navigate to your http endpoint, click "Test", and select "Simulated session" mode
* Pick your agent dataset from the dropdown
* Configure additional parameters like persona, tools, and context sources
* For advanced control, use [Custom Simulation](/simulations/text-simulation/custom-simulation) to define your own simulation prompt
* Enable relevant evaluators
* Click "Trigger test run" to begin
* The system simulates conversations for each scenario
* Each session runs end-to-end for thorough evaluation
* You'll see detailed results for every scenario
