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Tired of Searching for AI News?

Hi! I’m Robby. As a software engineer, I spend a lot of time keeping up with the fast-paced world of AI. Between new models from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI, it’s impossible to keep track of everything by hand.

That is why I built my own AI research tool. Instead of scrolling through feeds, I let an AI agent do the heavy lifting for me. Today, I’m going to show you how you can build one, too.

Why Planning Matters

Most people jump straight into writing code, but that is a mistake. The secret to a great AI agent is the planning phase.

I use a method called "brain dumping." I tell the AI exactly what I need, why I need it, and how it should behave. By using a "reference skill"—or a template—I can structure my agent to be super efficient.

What Your AI Agent Can Do

Once you set this up, your agent becomes a personal researcher. Here is what you can expect:

  • Automated Updates: Your agent will pull the latest data from places like GitHub, Hacker News, and Hugging Face.
  • Natural Language Triggers: You can simply type a command to wake up the agent.
  • Time-Sensitive Results: I use special prompting tricks to make sure the agent only looks for news from the last 24 to 48 hours.

How to Build It

Building this is easier than you think. You don’t need to be a coding genius to get started. Here is the basic workflow I follow:

  1. Define the Goal: Explain to the agent that it needs to search specific tech sites for recent news.
  2. Set the Parameters: Tell the agent to filter results by date so you only see the newest stuff.
  3. Test and Tweak: Run the tool, see what it finds, and adjust your instructions if the results aren't perfect.

Get Started Today

I have created a simple markdown file that contains the "brain dump" and the structure you need to build your own researcher. You can copy and paste this into an agent like Claude or Gemini to get started right away.

Just remember to check your folder paths. If you have your workspace set up differently, make sure to update those paths so your agent knows where to save your research reports!

AI isn't just for big companies. With the right tools, you can build your own systems to save hours of work every single week. Happy coding!