AI agents are a solo entrepreneur’s dream: Like a co-founder, they can work autonomously and make intelligent decisions in real-time with little to no oversight. But building an AI-powered system can be burdensome, especially for non-technical founders.

That’s where Bubble comes in. Whether you’re building a sophisticated customer service platform or an AI-powered analytics system, Bubble gives you the tools to bring your ideas to life — no coding required.

In this guide, we’ll cover the basics of AI agents, including how you can build your own right on Bubble.

Understanding the basics: Apps vs. agents 

Both apps and agents can be strategic business tools — but agents pack much more power.

Traditional apps are like reliable employees who follow specific instructions — they do exactly what you program them to do. AI agents, on the other hand, are more intelligent and autonomous.

Unlike apps, AI agents can:

• Engage with customers 24/7 without getting tired
• Process and analyze data in real-time
• Make intelligent decisions based on changing situations
• Learn and improve from each interaction

How to create an AI agent on Bubble in 5 steps

Bubble’s visual development platform combines powerful API connections and intuitive workflows, making it possible for you to build enterprise-grade AI solutions without technical expertise. It’s like having a skilled development team at your fingertips, but without the complexity or cost. Bubble works particularly great for AI agents because of the unique combination of visual development, powerful API connections, and flexible workflows. 

Here’s how:

1. Sign up

• Log into your Bubble account (or create one — it’s free to start!)
• Create and name your new project 
• Navigate to the Plugin section and install the “API Connector”

2. Define

• Click on “Backend workflows” in your Bubble editor
• Create a new API workflow named “Agent_Core”
• Add actions to your workflow to support your agent’s core function (e.g., customer service, data analysis).

Pro tip: Start simple by focusing on one core functionality before expanding.

3. Configure

• Connect to OpenAI’s API through Bubble’s API Connector
• Set up your authentication keys
• Create your first API call workflow

4. Design

• Add input fields for user interactions
• Create response displays
• Design a simple, clean user interface

5. Build

• Set up condition statements and create response templates
• Configure error handling
• Test your basic workflows

Once you’ve finished, test extensively with real-world scenarios to validate your agent’s responses and gather plenty of feedback — your early users are your best teachers.

Bring all your ideas to life with Bubble

In the vast landscape of no-code tools, Bubble is a game-changer for founders who don’t have a technical background. Whether you’re crafting a simple chatbot or designing a complex AI-powered system, Bubble’s intuitive interface and robust capabilities make it possible to bring your vision to life without getting caught in technical quicksand. The platform grows with you — starting simple but scaling seamlessly as your ambitions and needs expand.

Your first agent is just the beginning. Whether you’re building the next game-changing customer platform or revolutionizing data analysis, you’ve got the tools to make it happen. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build.