Task → Agent + Tool + Learning
Build an App
Building an app is more than generating a file. You want something that runs, has a stack, and can grow. Pair an IDE agent with a tool that can prototype or deploy, then learn how agents use tools so you are not stuck in a single chat thread.
AI Agents
IDE · Agent & Skills
Cursor
IDE coding agent with tools and MCP; extend behavior with project or global Skills (SKILL.md) for repeatable workflows.
View Agent →Terminal · Skills
Claude Code
Terminal-first coding agent; add Skills for specialized tasks and connect to your repo, tools, and review loops.
View Agent →IDE · Open source
Continue
Open-source VS Code/JetBrains hub; config.yaml agents and rules for team coding workflows.
View Agent →Development · Debugging · Code
Coding Agent
Build and debug with your codebase
View Agent →AI Tools
Learn
How Agents Use Tools
Why an app workflow needs tools, terminals, and checks—not only generated code.
Read Guide →AI Workflows
Repeatable steps for features, tests, and hand-off instead of one giant prompt.
Read Guide →How Coding Agents Work
A hands-on coding agent page for planning and applying multi-file changes.
Read Guide →Other coding tasks
Build a Website
Create a website or landing page with AI.
View →Write Code
Generate, edit, and understand code with AI.
View →Fix a Bug
Debug errors and solve coding problems with AI.
View →Work on an Existing Project
Understand, modify, and improve an existing codebase.
View →Learn Coding with AI
Learn programming and development with AI assistance.
View →Frequently asked questions
Is generating an app the same as shipping one?
No. A generated file is a start. An app needs a stack, a way to run it, tests you trust, and a place to host it. Pair an IDE agent with a tool that can prototype or deploy, then grow the project in small steps.
When should I use an IDE agent instead of a cloud IDE?
Stay in a cloud IDE when you want a throwaway prototype. Switch to an agent in your own editor when the app has to live in git, follow your conventions, and survive more than a weekend.
How do I keep an AI-built app maintainable?
Ask for one feature at a time, run the app after each change, and save project rules so the agent does not reinvent the stack. Repeatable workflows beat one giant prompt.