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| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Capabilities | 12 decomposed | 9 decomposed |
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Teaches the foundational TAO (Thought-Action-Observation) cycle through structured lessons that decompose agent decision-making into discrete steps: LLM reasoning (Thought), tool invocation (Action), and result integration (Observation). The course uses a four-unit progression model that builds from basic LLM concepts to complex multi-framework implementations, with each unit scaffolding knowledge through conceptual explanations, code walkthroughs, and interactive quizzes that validate understanding of agent loop mechanics.
Unique: Structures agent learning around the explicit TAO cycle rather than framework-specific APIs, allowing learners to understand agent mechanics independently before choosing implementation frameworks. Uses a hierarchical table-of-contents system that maps conceptual progression to concrete code patterns across multiple frameworks.
vs alternatives: More comprehensive than framework-specific tutorials because it teaches agent theory first, then shows how different frameworks (smolagents, LlamaIndex, LangGraph) implement the same TAO concepts differently.
Provides side-by-side architectural comparisons of three distinct agent frameworks (smolagents, LlamaIndex, LangGraph) by mapping their core classes, execution models, and use cases to the same underlying agent concepts. Each framework section explains how it implements the TAO cycle differently: smolagents uses code generation, LlamaIndex uses RAG-focused workflows with QueryEngine abstractions, and LangGraph uses explicit StateGraph nodes with conditional routing. The course teaches when to choose each framework based on problem characteristics (general-purpose vs. document-heavy vs. complex state management).
Unique: Maps frameworks to the same TAO abstraction layer rather than teaching them as isolated tools, enabling learners to understand framework selection as a design decision rather than a preference. Includes explicit comparison table showing core classes (CodeAgent vs. AgentWorkflow vs. StateGraph) and execution models side-by-side.
vs alternatives: Broader than framework-specific documentation because it contextualizes each framework within the agent architecture landscape, helping developers understand trade-offs rather than just API usage.
Teaches how to use the GAIA (General AI Assistant) benchmark to evaluate agent reasoning quality across diverse tasks. GAIA provides a standardized set of multi-step reasoning tasks with ground truth answers, enabling consistent comparison of agent implementations, frameworks, and model choices. The course covers benchmark task structure (questions requiring multi-step reasoning, tool use, and information synthesis), evaluation metrics (exact match, partial credit), and how to interpret benchmark results to identify agent weaknesses. Includes patterns for running agents against benchmarks, collecting failure cases, and using benchmark results to guide agent improvements.
Unique: Provides integration with a published, standardized benchmark (GAIA) rather than custom evaluation metrics, enabling reproducible agent comparison across teams and implementations. Benchmark tasks require multi-step reasoning and tool use, testing agent capabilities beyond simple text generation.
vs alternatives: More rigorous than custom evaluation because GAIA is published and reproducible; enables cross-team comparison unlike proprietary benchmarks; more comprehensive than single-task evaluation.
Provides a structured learning platform built on Hugging Face's infrastructure with progressive units, quizzes, and community features (Discord integration). The course uses a hierarchical table-of-contents system that guides learners through four units plus bonus content, with each unit containing conceptual lessons, code walkthroughs, and knowledge checks. The platform supports multilingual content (English primary, partial Chinese translations), enabling global accessibility. Community features (Discord channel) enable peer learning and instructor support, creating a cohort-based learning experience.
Unique: Combines structured curriculum with community engagement through Discord, creating a cohort-based learning experience rather than isolated self-study. Hierarchical table-of-contents system maps conceptual progression to concrete code patterns, enabling learners to understand both theory and implementation.
vs alternatives: More comprehensive than framework documentation because it teaches agent theory first, then shows implementation; more engaging than video courses because it includes interactive code examples and community support.
Teaches smolagents' dual-agent approach where CodeAgent generates executable Python code as its reasoning output (allowing complex logic, loops, and conditionals) while ToolCallingAgent uses structured JSON schemas for tool invocation. The course explains how smolagents integrates with Hugging Face Hub for model access, how to define custom tools with type hints and docstrings, and how the framework handles code execution sandboxing. Includes patterns for error recovery, tool chaining, and leveraging code generation for multi-step reasoning that would require explicit prompting in other frameworks.
Unique: Uses code generation as the primary reasoning mechanism rather than natural language planning, allowing agents to express complex logic (loops, conditionals, variable assignment) directly. Automatically extracts tool schemas from Python function signatures and docstrings, reducing boilerplate compared to manual schema definition in other frameworks.
vs alternatives: More expressive than JSON-based tool calling for multi-step reasoning because generated code can contain loops and conditionals; more integrated with Hugging Face ecosystem than LangChain/LlamaIndex alternatives.
Teaches LlamaIndex's agent architecture which couples retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with agent reasoning through QueryEngine abstractions that encapsulate document indexing, retrieval, and synthesis. The course explains how LlamaIndex agents differ from general-purpose agents by optimizing for document-heavy workflows: agents use QueryEngine to retrieve relevant context before reasoning, reducing hallucination and grounding responses in source documents. Includes patterns for multi-document reasoning, hierarchical indexing, and combining multiple QueryEngines (e.g., vector search + keyword search) within a single agent.
Unique: Integrates RAG as a first-class agent capability rather than a post-hoc retrieval step, allowing agents to reason about which documents to retrieve and how to synthesize information across multiple sources. QueryEngine abstraction encapsulates the full retrieval pipeline (indexing, embedding, retrieval, synthesis) behind a single interface, reducing boilerplate for document-heavy agents.
vs alternatives: More optimized for document-centric workflows than general-purpose frameworks because retrieval is built into the agent loop rather than added as a tool; better source attribution and explainability than pure LLM agents.
Teaches LangGraph's explicit state management approach where agents are modeled as directed graphs with nodes representing processing steps and edges representing conditional transitions. The course explains how StateGraph maintains typed state across agent steps, enabling complex workflows with branching logic, loops, and human-in-the-loop interventions. Unlike implicit state in other frameworks, LangGraph requires explicit state schema definition and transition rules, making agent flow transparent and debuggable. Includes patterns for error recovery, state persistence, and multi-agent coordination through shared state graphs.
Unique: Models agents as explicit directed graphs with typed state schemas, making agent flow and state transitions transparent and debuggable. Supports conditional routing, loops, and human-in-the-loop interventions as first-class graph constructs rather than workarounds, enabling complex workflows that would require custom code in other frameworks.
vs alternatives: More suitable for complex, stateful workflows than CodeAgent or QueryEngine approaches because explicit state management prevents hidden state bugs and enables transparent debugging; better for multi-agent coordination than single-agent frameworks.
Teaches how to define tool schemas using JSON Schema or Python type hints that enable LLMs to invoke functions reliably. The course covers how different LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face) implement function calling differently (OpenAI uses tool_choice, Anthropic uses tool_use blocks, open-source models require prompt engineering), and how agent frameworks abstract these differences. Includes patterns for schema validation, error handling when LLMs generate invalid function calls, and optimizing schemas to reduce hallucination (e.g., using enums instead of free-text fields).
Unique: Abstracts provider-specific function calling implementations (OpenAI tool_choice vs. Anthropic tool_use vs. open-source prompt engineering) behind a unified schema interface, allowing agents to work across multiple LLM providers without code changes. Teaches schema optimization patterns (enums, descriptions, required fields) that reduce LLM hallucination.
vs alternatives: More portable than provider-specific function calling because it abstracts differences; more reliable than free-text tool invocation because schemas enforce structure and enable validation.
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Executes SQL queries against Supabase PostgreSQL instances through the Model Context Protocol, translating natural language or structured query requests into parameterized SQL statements. Uses MCP's tool-calling interface to expose database operations as callable functions with schema validation, enabling LLM agents to perform CRUD operations, joins, and aggregations with automatic connection pooling and credential management through Supabase client SDK.
Unique: Exposes Supabase PostgreSQL as MCP tools with automatic credential injection from Supabase client SDK, eliminating manual connection string management and enabling seamless LLM-to-database queries within Claude or compatible agents
vs alternatives: Tighter integration than generic SQL MCP servers because it leverages Supabase's built-in authentication and connection pooling rather than requiring separate database credential configuration
Exposes Supabase Auth session state and user metadata through MCP tools, allowing agents to inspect current authentication context, retrieve user profiles, and trigger auth-related operations. Integrates with Supabase's JWT-based auth system to validate sessions and access user claims without re-authenticating, using the Supabase client's built-in session management.
Unique: Integrates Supabase's JWT-based auth system directly into MCP tool interface, allowing agents to inspect and act on auth state without managing separate credential stores or re-authentication flows
vs alternatives: More seamless than generic auth MCP servers because it leverages Supabase's built-in session management and avoids redundant credential passing between agent and auth system
Invokes Supabase Edge Functions (serverless TypeScript/JavaScript functions) through MCP tools, passing parameters and receiving results with optional streaming support. Uses Supabase's edge function HTTP API to trigger functions with automatic authentication headers and response parsing, enabling agents to execute custom business logic without embedding it in the agent itself.
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Unique: Exposes Supabase Edge Functions as MCP tools with automatic authentication and response parsing, allowing agents to invoke custom serverless logic without managing HTTP clients or credential injection
vs alternatives: More integrated than generic HTTP MCP tools because it handles Supabase-specific authentication, error handling, and response formatting automatically
Subscribes to real-time changes on Supabase tables through MCP's event streaming interface, using Supabase's PostgreSQL LISTEN/NOTIFY mechanism to push INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE events to agents. Maintains persistent WebSocket connections and filters events by table and row-level policies, enabling agents to react to database changes without polling.
Unique: Bridges Supabase's PostgreSQL LISTEN/NOTIFY real-time system with MCP's tool interface, enabling agents to subscribe to database changes without managing WebSocket connections or event serialization
vs alternatives: More efficient than polling-based approaches because it uses Supabase's native real-time infrastructure rather than repeated database queries
Manages files in Supabase Storage buckets through MCP tools, supporting upload, download, list, and delete operations with automatic authentication and path-based access control. Uses Supabase's S3-compatible storage API with built-in support for public/private buckets and signed URLs for temporary access, enabling agents to handle file I/O without managing cloud storage credentials.
Unique: Exposes Supabase Storage's S3-compatible API as MCP tools with automatic authentication and signed URL generation, eliminating the need for agents to manage cloud storage credentials or generate temporary access tokens
vs alternatives: More integrated than generic S3 MCP tools because it leverages Supabase's built-in bucket policies and authentication rather than requiring separate AWS credentials
Performs semantic similarity searches on vector embeddings stored in Supabase PostgreSQL using pgvector extension, translating natural language queries into embedding vectors and executing cosine/L2 distance searches. Integrates with embedding providers (OpenAI, Cohere) or uses pre-computed embeddings, enabling agents to retrieve semantically similar documents or records without full-text search limitations.
Unique: Integrates pgvector directly into MCP tools with automatic embedding generation and distance calculation, enabling agents to perform semantic search without managing separate vector database infrastructure
vs alternatives: More efficient than external vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate) for Supabase users because it colocates embeddings with relational data, reducing network latency and simplifying data synchronization
Exposes Supabase database schema information through MCP tools, allowing agents to discover table structures, column types, constraints, and relationships without manual schema documentation. Queries PostgreSQL information_schema and Supabase metadata tables to dynamically generate schema descriptions, enabling agents to construct valid queries and understand data relationships.
Unique: Queries Supabase's PostgreSQL information_schema directly through MCP tools, enabling agents to dynamically discover and adapt to database schemas without pre-configured schema definitions
vs alternatives: More flexible than static schema definitions because it reflects live database state, including recent migrations or schema changes
Enforces Supabase Row-Level Security policies within agent queries, ensuring that agents can only access rows permitted by RLS rules defined in the database. Evaluates policies based on authenticated user context (JWT claims, user ID) and applies WHERE clause filters automatically, preventing unauthorized data access at the database layer rather than application layer.
Unique: Delegates authorization enforcement to PostgreSQL RLS policies rather than implementing authorization in agent code, ensuring that data access rules are centralized and cannot be bypassed by agent logic
vs alternatives: More secure than application-level authorization because RLS is enforced at the database layer, preventing accidental data leaks even if agent code has bugs
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