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How it works
Xano Agent operates directly inside your workspace. You chat with it, it proposes a plan, writes the XanoScript, and presents the changes for your review before anything goes live.Open Xano Agent
Open Xano Agent from inside your workspace. You’ll see a chat interface with a file browser on the left showing your workspace contents.
Describe what you want to build
Type a prompt describing your backend requirements. Xano Agent works best with detailed, specific requests. For example:
Build a backend for a simple Instagram clone that supports both image and video uploads, threaded comments, likes, follows, private accounts, “close friends” lists for private / limited posts, and direct messaging.Xano Agent will analyze your request and present a proposed plan — including the database schema, API groups, and endpoints it intends to create.
Review the generated code
As Xano Agent builds, you can view the generated XanoScript in the code editor. The file browser updates in real-time as new tables, APIs, and other resources are created.Toggle between Canvas, Stack, and XanoScript views to inspect the logic from different angles.
Publishing
When you’re satisfied with what you have built using the Xano Agent, click Push to Draft to stage your changes. Sometimes, you may be asked to Publish now for items that don’t support draft states. Currently, this includes:- Database tables
- API groups
What Xano Agent can build
Xano Agent has full access to your workspace and can create or modify:- Database tables — schema design, field types, relationships, and indexes
- API endpoints — full CRUD, authentication, input validation, and custom logic
- Custom functions — reusable logic blocks
- Middleware — authentication checks, rate limiting, request preprocessing
- Background tasks — scheduled or event-driven workflows
Tips for effective prompts
- Be specific — include field names, data types, relationships, and business rules when possible.
- Describe the domain — a sentence of context about your app helps Xano Agent make better schema decisions.
- Iterate — start with a broad request, review the output, then ask for refinements in follow-up messages.
- Reference existing resources — if you already have tables or APIs, mention them so Xano Agent builds on top of what’s there.
Other ways to build in Xano
Xano Agent is one of several ways to build your backend. They all produce the same output and work with the same resources — pick whichever fits the task at hand, or combine them.| Xano Agent | Visual editor | AI Assistants | CLI + IDE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Inside Xano | Inside Xano | Inside Xano | Local IDE (VS Code, Cursor, etc.) |
| Scope | Full workspace — tables, APIs, functions, middleware | Full workspace | Individual features (logic, database, SQL, etc.) | Full workspace via XanoScript files |
| Interaction | Chat-based, multi-step | Point-and-click | Single-purpose per assistant | AI agent writes .xs files locally |
| Review flow | Built-in diff view + push to draft | Live editing | Inline suggestions | Git diff + CLI push |