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Getting Started with Claude Agent SDK in TypeScript

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Overview

Discover how the Claude Agent SDK transforms your TypeScript code into a powerful AI agent orchestrator. Starting from installation through advanced configuration, you'll learn to launch agents, handle their responses, configure agent behavior, and leverage built-in tools—giving your applications a solid foundation for integrating Claude-powered capabilities.

Syllabus

  • Unit 1: What is the Claude Agent SDK?
    • Discovering Claude Code Powers
  • Unit 2: Streaming One-Shot Queries
    • Your First Agent Query with Streaming Messages
    • Extracting Text from Assistant Messages
    • Discovering Default Tool Permissions
    • Extracting Agent Interaction Metrics
    • Understanding Stateless Query Behavior
  • Unit 3: Customizing Agents with Options
    • Configure Your First Agent with Model Selection
    • Comparing Model Performance and Cost: Haiku vs Opus
    • Configure a Terse Senior Engineer Personality
    • Understanding Agent Turn Limits with maxTurns
  • Unit 4: Allowing Built-In Tools
    • Displaying Tool Use Blocks in Agent Messages
    • Handling Tool Result Blocks in User Messages
    • Enable Core Tools for Your Agent
    • Enable File Editing with Permission Mode
    • Configure Working Directory for Agent File Operations

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