Compare the paths
Both paths give you full programming control. The difference is what you build and where it runs.- Agent Builder v2: Build your application in your own IDE with any framework, then deploy it to Writer as a dockerized app. Choose this when you want to develop and ship a full application and have Writer run it. Writer handles hosting and environments so you can focus on your code.
- Writer API and SDKs: Call Writer from an application you build and host yourself. Choose this when you want to embed AI into an existing stack or product surface without moving your application to Writer.
Build with Agent Builder v2
Agent Builder v2 is in open beta. Features and limitations described here are
subject to change.
- Build with any framework and deploy from your IDE with no framework lock-in.
- Keep separate development and production environments, each with version history.
- Add Writer’s hosting, supervision, and governance on top of your existing code.
Getting started resources
Example use cases
Deployed chat application
Deployed chat application
Deploy a full-stack chat application to Writer and run it under platform controls.
Framework-based agent
Framework-based agent
Deploy an agent built with LangGraph, CrewAI, or another supported framework and run it under Writer governance.
Build with the Writer API and SDKs
The Writer API and SDKs are ideal for engineers who want to embed generative AI into their own stack or access the Writer platform programmatically in any language. With the Writer API and SDKs, you can:- Build custom applications with the chat and completion APIs, or integrate with your existing tech stack.
- Create knowledge graphs from your own files and documents to power Q&A and retrieval.
- Extend a model’s functionality with tool calling to fetch real-time data or run calculations.
- Use the REST API in any language, or use the Python or Node SDK.
- Note: You need an API key to use Writer APIs and SDKs. Follow the instructions to get your API key.
Getting started resources
- API quickstart
- Get started with Writer SDKs
- Python SDK (
pip install writer-sdk) - Node SDK (
npm install writer-sdk)
- Python SDK (
Guides
Example use cases
Integrated chat assistant
Integrated chat assistant
Embed a chat app into an existing tool or service.
Integrated text completion
Integrated text completion
Add text completion capabilities to a tool or service your company already uses.
Next steps
- Get started with Agent Builder v2 to deploy your first application.
- Follow the API quickstart to make your first API call.
- Return to the platform overview to see what you can configure and govern in AI Studio.