How to Build AI Agents with Claude Code (Live Walkthrough)
Watch a live walkthrough of building real AI agents with Claude Code — a company intelligence agent, content writing agent, and dashboard — all without writing code. Copy-paste prompts included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know how to code to build AI agents with Claude Code?
No. Everything shown in this walkthrough was built using plain English prompts. Claude Code handles the technical implementation. You describe what you want the agent to do, provide examples and context, and Claude writes the skill file for you.
What is the difference between Claude Chat, Claude Cowork, and Claude Code?
Claude Chat is like a sandbox — you can ask questions but it can't touch your files. Claude Cowork is like an apartment — it can work on your computer with guardrails. Claude Code is full access to your system — it reads files, writes code, runs commands, and builds real applications. For building agents, you want Claude Code.
How much does it cost to run these AI agents?
Claude Code requires a Max subscription at $100/month or $200/month. For the agents shown here, the cost is minimal — each skill invocation uses a small amount of context. You can build and run 30+ agents for the same subscription price, making it far cheaper than hiring developers or agencies.
What is a Claude Code skill?
A skill is a reusable instruction file (SKILL.md) that Claude follows when you invoke it with a slash command like /intel or /write. It contains your prompt, context, and workflow steps. Think of it as teaching Claude a repeatable task once so you never have to explain it again.
Can I chain multiple AI agents together?
Yes, and that is where the real power lives. The /intel agent builds a company profile, /write uses that profile to draft content, /edit refines it, and /rewrite adapts it for different platforms. Each agent builds on the output of the previous one, creating a complete content pipeline.
How long does it take to build an AI agent with Claude Code?
Your first simple agent takes about 10 minutes. The company intelligence agent shown in the walkthrough was built live in under 30 minutes. As you get comfortable, you can create new agents in 5-10 minutes because the pattern is always the same: describe the task, provide context, test, and iterate.
What kinds of AI agents can I build with Claude Code?
Almost anything that involves processing information and producing output. Common examples include: company research agents, content writing agents, email drafters, meeting summary processors, competitive analysis tools, report generators, data dashboards, social media schedulers, and customer response templates. If you can describe the task, Claude can automate it.
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