Discussion: Why Developers Choose to Build AI Agents from Scratch Over Frameworks
michaelthatsit · reddit · 2026-07-21
A developer on Reddit asked if others prefer building their own local AI agents from scratch rather than using ready-made frameworks like OpenClaw or Hermes.
The author notes that using these highly abstracted tools hides the underlying mechanics. To truly understand how agents work, they are tempted to build their own, and are looking to connect with others who are rolling their own implementations to share experiences.
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