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Build an AI agent

Agents that plan, call tools and ship work. 19 tools, editor's picks first.

Builder's picks

  1. 01Agent orchestration

    Choose LangGraph for stateful agent workflows or Mastra for a TypeScript-first agent stack. Start with explicit steps and bounded tool access before adding autonomy.

  2. 02Model integration

    Vercel AI SDK provides a TypeScript toolkit for model calls and streaming; OpenAI Agents SDK focuses on agent workflows. Pick the SDK that fits your language and model requirements.

  3. 03Persistent data

    Supabase brings Postgres and authentication together so your app can store data and identify users. Set up access policies before connecting real customer data.

  4. 04Deploy

    Deploy your web app on Vercel with preview deployments for each change. Confirm your framework is supported and configure production environment variables.

All matching tools (19)

FAQ: Build an AI agent

What are the best AI tools for "Build an AI agent"?
Our picks include LangGraph, Mastra, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI Agents SDK. Agents that plan, call tools and ship work. Stackdrop lists 19 tools for this job.
Are there free tools for "Build an AI agent"?
Yes — AutoGen, CrewAI, ElevenLabs, Google Antigravity are listed as free, freemium or open source. Plans change often, so check each tool's official pricing page.
Do I need to know how to code?
Not always. App builders like Lovable or Bolt.new let you describe what you want, while coding assistants and backend services work best if you're comfortable with code.
How should I combine these tools?
Follow the recommended stack at the top of this page: each pick covers one role, from building the app to data, payments and deployment.
Are there open-source options?
Yes: AutoGen, CrewAI, LangChain, LangGraph.

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