How AI Agents Work: Models, Harnesses, Context, and Skills
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The article explains how AI agents work by covering models, harnesses, context, and skills. It aims to help readers get better results while staying in control.
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Understanding these parts can help you use AI tools more deliberately. Start by identifying how each one contributes when you try an AI agent.
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