How to Build an Agent

a year ago

Building a code-editing agent is simpler than it seems, requiring just an LLM, a loop, and tokens.
The article demonstrates creating an agent in less than 400 lines of Go code, using the Anthropic API.
Key components include setting up a Go project, initializing an agent, and implementing a chat loop with Claude.
Tools like `read_file`, `list_files`, and `edit_file` enable the agent to interact with the file system.
The agent can read, list, and edit files based on user prompts, showcasing its ability to autonomously perform tasks.
The implementation highlights the power of current LLMs to understand and execute complex instructions with minimal code.

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