What you’ll learn
AI Development
Create apps through natural language conversations
No-Code Building
Build without writing code
Tool Selection
Choose the right AI tool for each task
Deployment
Take your app live in minutes
You’ll need a Replit account and Core subscription to access Agent.
Start with Agent
1
Open Replit
Head to Replit and sign in. You’ll see the prompt editor where you can instruct Agent.

2
Create your prompt
Start with a simple request:
Use the “Improve Prompt” button to add more details to your request.
3
Review the plan
Agent will outline a development plan using Flask and JavaScript. Don’t worry about the technical terms—Agent handles the complexity for you.

Develop iteratively
Using Agent for major changes
Agent excels at structural changes and core functionality. Try improving the UI:
Refining with Assistant
Switch to Assistant for targeted improvements. For example, add dark mode:
Ask Assistant to explain how your app works:

Publish your app
1
Start publishing
Select Publish in the top navigation.
2
Configure
- Choose the recommended publishing option
- Name your app (e.g., “whisker-wonder”)
- Select Publish
3
Go live
Wait 2-3 minutes for publishing. Your app will be available at 
your-app-name.replit.app
.
Best practices
Development tips
- Start simple and iterate
- Don’t worry about technical details initially
- Provide context in prompts
Tool selection
- Use Agent for broad changes
- Switch to Assistant for specific improvements
- Test locally before publishing
Next steps
Databases
Add data persistence with ReplDB
Cloud Services
Learn about publishing options
Custom Domain
Set up your own domain name
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