Intermediate · first result in Half a day
Build an AI agent that does real work
The problem
Chatbots answer questions; I need something that takes actions: files tickets, updates systems, runs checks.
What you'll get
Pick a framework in 10 minutes and ship a one-tool agent the same day.
Best options right now
Last checked 23 Sept 2026Pick one
Claude Agent SDK ↗
A batteries-included agent loop with file, shell and web tools
EasyFree SDK + API
LangGraph ↗
Explicit, stateful workflows with checkpoints and human approval steps
MediumFree
OpenAI Agents SDK ↗
Lightweight multi-agent handoffs
EasyFree SDK + API
MCP ↗
One standard way to plug tools and data into any agent
MediumFree
Do this first
- Write down one task and how you'd check it succeeded.
- Give the agent one tool, not ten. Add tools only when it fails for lack of one.
- Require human approval for anything irreversible (payments, deletes, emails).
Watch out for
- Agents fail quietly. Log every tool call.
- Framework releases break interfaces often. Watch them in My Stack.
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