Ask HN: Resources for building AI agents for software development?
Jun 03, 2025 - news.ycombinator.com
The author is exploring the idea of building AI agents to assist with software development, beyond just code generation. They have encountered various tools and platforms, such as the AI Native Dev Tooling Landscape, Crew AI, and Google's Vertex, but are finding the options overwhelming and are unsure which tools are best suited for building agents versus simply using them. The author is seeking advice on the best starting points for creating development-focused AI agents, recommendations for open-source frameworks, and whether it is more beneficial to build their own agents or use established tools like Cursor, Zed, Replit Ghostwriter, Windsurf, and Devin.
They are grappling with several open questions, including the value of investing time and effort into building custom AI agents compared to leveraging existing mature tools. The author is requesting suggestions, frameworks, lessons learned, or even reasons to reconsider pursuing this path, indicating a desire for guidance and insights from others who may have experience in this area.
Key takeaways:
The AI Native Dev Tooling Landscape offers a comprehensive but overwhelming list of tools for building AI agents.
Crew AI and Google's Vertex are notable platforms for experimenting with AI agent development.
Key considerations include whether to build custom agents or use existing mature tools like Cursor, Zed, or Replit Ghostwriter.
Open questions involve identifying the best starting points and open-source frameworks for developing AI agents in software development.
