A new build-from-scratch guide shows how to make a Claude Code-style agent
dfinke · x · 2026-07-22
A post teased a hands-on build of a Claude Code–style agent from scratch.
The project is designed to:
- read local files
- write and edit code
- run shell commands
- ask for permission before every action
- avoid frameworks and “mystery” abstractions
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