# AI Agents

> Build your own AI agent on CodeWords — like OpenClaw, but customized to your tools, your data, and your workflow.

OpenClaw took the internet by storm: an open-source personal AI agent that manages your calendar, answers emails, searches the web, and remembers everything about you. Over 160,000 developers starred it on GitHub because the idea is irresistible — a digital assistant that actually *does things* for you.

But here's the catch: setting up OpenClaw means Docker containers, API key juggling, YAML configs, and a server you have to maintain. What if you could build the same thing — or something even more tailored to your life — without writing a single line of code?

That's exactly what CodeWords lets you do.

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## What is an AI Agent?

An AI agent is more than a chatbot. It's a program that can:

* **Understand natural language** — Tell it what you need in plain English
* **Use tools** — It connects to your calendar, email, task manager, databases, and more
* **Take action** — It doesn't just suggest things; it actually creates events, sends messages, and updates records
* **Remember context** — It knows your preferences, your team, and your past requests
* **Run autonomously** — Set it on a schedule or let it respond to triggers like incoming messages

Think of it as your own personal Jarvis — available 24/7 on WhatsApp, Slack, or any platform you choose.

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**Real example:** A CodeWords user built a WhatsApp assistant in 12 messages with Cody. It checks Google Calendar, reads Gmail, searches the web, and responds in their preferred language — all running 24/7 with zero maintenance.
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## Why Build on CodeWords?

OpenClaw proved the concept. CodeWords makes it accessible to everyone.

| Feature             | OpenClaw (Self-Hosted)                | CodeWords                            |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Setup time**      | Hours (Docker, API keys, YAML config) | Minutes (chat with Cody)             |
| **Coding required** | Yes — Python and YAML                 | No — Cody builds it for you          |
| **Hosting**         | You manage servers 24/7               | Fully managed cloud                  |
| **Integrations**    | Manual API setup per service          | 50+ built-in connectors              |
| **Cost**            | API keys + server costs (\~$20-50/mo) | Pay-per-use credits (start free)     |
| **Memory**          | File-based (`SOUL.md`)                | Redis + GitHub-backed knowledge base |
| **Updates**         | Pull repo, fix breaking changes       | Always up to date                    |
| **Multi-platform**  | Primarily Telegram                    | WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, and more  |

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**The bottom line:** OpenClaw is great for developers who want full control. CodeWords is for everyone else — and for developers who'd rather spend their time on what their agent *does*, not on infrastructure.
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## What Can Your Agent Do?

Your AI agent can connect to any combination of tools. Here are the most popular capabilities:

### 📅 Calendar Management

* Check upcoming events and find free slots
* Create, update, or cancel meetings
* Send daily briefings with your schedule

### 📧 Email Intelligence

* Read and summarize unread emails
* Draft replies in your writing style
* Flag important messages and filter noise

### ✅ Task Management

* Create and update tasks in Linear, Notion, Asana, or Todoist
* Get daily to-do summaries
* Mark tasks complete from chat

### 🔍 Real-Time Web Search

* Search the web for current information
* Research topics and summarize findings
* Monitor news about specific topics

### 🧠 Long-Term Memory

* Remember facts, preferences, and past conversations
* Build a knowledge base from your documents
* Learn your communication style over time

### 📸 Media Understanding

* Analyze images you send (receipts, screenshots, documents)
* Transcribe voice notes
* Extract data from photos

### 🌐 Custom Integrations

* Connect to any API or webhook
* Query databases and spreadsheets
* Trigger workflows in other platforms

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## How to Build Your Agent

Building an AI agent on CodeWords follows a proven 5-step method. No coding, no config files — just a conversation with Cody.

### Step 1: Tell Cody What You Need

Start by describing your ideal assistant in plain language. Be specific about:

* **Where** you want to interact with it (WhatsApp, Slack, etc.)
* **What tools** it should connect to (calendar, email, task manager)
* **What personality** it should have (formal, casual, brief, detailed)

> **Example:** *"I want a WhatsApp assistant that checks my Google Calendar, reads my Gmail, searches the web, and remembers things I tell it. Keep responses short and casual."*

### Step 2: Let Cody Research

For more complex agents, ask Cody to research the best approach first:

> **Example:** *"Research the best way to build an AI agent that can manage my calendar, email, and tasks. What architecture would work best?"*

Cody will analyze multiple frameworks and approaches, then recommend the optimal setup for your use case. This step is optional for simple agents but highly recommended for complex ones.

### Step 3: Connect Your Tools

Tell Cody which specific services to integrate. Cody will guide you through connecting each one:

> **Example:** *"I use Google Calendar for scheduling, Gmail for email, Linear for tasks, and I want web search capabilities."*

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**Tip:** You don't need to set up API keys or OAuth flows yourself. Cody handles the integration setup and walks you through any authorization steps.
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### Step 4: Cody Builds & Deploys

Once Cody understands your requirements, say the magic words:

> **Example:** *"Build it. Deploy it as a service called my-assistant."*

Cody will:

1. Create the service with all your integrations
2. Test each tool connection
3. Deploy it to CodeWords' cloud
4. Register any triggers (WhatsApp webhook, Slack events, etc.)

### Step 5: Test & Iterate

Send your agent a message and see how it responds. Then refine:

> **Example:** *"I tested it and calendar events show in UTC instead of my timezone. Also, responses are too long — keep them under 3 sentences."*

Cody will fix issues and redeploy in seconds. Most agents go from idea to production in under 30 minutes.

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## Start Building Your Agent

Ready to create your own AI agent? Click below to start a guided conversation with Cody — it'll ask you the right questions and build your agent step by step.

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**No account needed to start.** You can design your agent with Cody before signing up.
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