Developer Documentation

Welcome to the AI Agent Zoo developer platform! Whether you're an AI enthusiast, professional developer, or business looking to create custom agents, this guide will help you get started building and monetizing AI agents.

Developer Benefits

70%

Revenue share on sales

$0

Platform fees to start

24/7

Developer support

Getting Started as a Developer

Developer Account Setup

  1. 1
    Create Your Account

    Sign up for a regular account first, then apply for developer access

  2. 2
    Complete Verification

    Verify your identity and provide tax information for payments

  3. 3
    Set Up Your Developer Profile

    Add your bio, expertise areas, and portfolio links

  4. 4
    Get API Credentials

    Generate API keys and set up your development environment

Verification Required: To protect users and maintain quality, all developers must complete identity verification before publishing agents.

Building Your First Agent

Agent Architecture

AI Agent Zoo supports multiple frameworks and architectures:

Supported Frameworks

  • LangChain / LangGraph
  • OpenAI Assistants API
  • Anthropic Claude API
  • Custom Python/Node.js
  • AutoGPT frameworks

Integration Options

  • REST API endpoints
  • WebSocket connections
  • Webhook callbacks
  • SDK libraries
  • Direct model hosting

Development Process

1. Design Your Agent

  • Define the agent's purpose and capabilities
  • Choose appropriate AI models and tools
  • Design conversation flows and responses
  • Plan error handling and edge cases

2. Implement Core Features

# Example: Simple agent endpoint
@app.post("/agent/chat")
async def chat(request: ChatRequest):
response = await process_message(request.message)
return {"response": response, "tokens": count}

3. Test Thoroughly

  • Unit tests for core functionality
  • Integration tests with AI models
  • Performance and load testing
  • User acceptance testing

Best Practices

Performance

  • Optimize response times (<3s)
  • Implement caching strategies
  • Use streaming for long responses
  • Monitor resource usage

Reliability

  • Handle API failures gracefully
  • Implement retry mechanisms
  • Provide fallback responses
  • Log errors for debugging

Security

  • Validate all user inputs
  • Implement rate limiting
  • Secure API credentials
  • Follow OWASP guidelines

User Experience

  • Clear error messages
  • Progress indicators
  • Helpful documentation
  • Example use cases

Publishing Your Agent

Submission Requirements

Required Information

  • Agent name and description
  • Category and tags
  • Pricing model and tiers
  • Documentation and examples
  • Support contact information

Quality Standards

  • Response time <3 seconds
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
  • Appropriate content filtering
  • Privacy compliant (GDPR)
  • No misleading claims

Review Process

1

Submit for Review

Complete submission form with all required information

Time: Instant

2

Automated Testing

Performance, security, and functionality tests

Time: 1-2 hours

3

Manual Review

Quality assurance and policy compliance check

Time: 24-48 hours

Published!

Your agent is live on the marketplace

Total time: 2-3 business days

Monetization & Revenue

Revenue Model

Revenue Share

Developer share: 70%
Platform fee: 30%

Platform fee covers hosting, payments, support, and marketing

Payment Schedule

  • Monthly payouts (NET 30)
  • Minimum payout: $100
  • Multiple payment methods
  • Detailed revenue reports
  • Tax documentation provided

Pricing Strategies

Freemium Model

Attract users with free tier, convert to paid

Example tiers:

Free: 10 uses/day

Pro: $9.99/mo - 100 uses/day

Business: $29.99/mo - Unlimited

Usage-Based

Charge per request or resource consumed

Example pricing:

$0.01 per request

$0.10 per 1k tokens

Volume discounts available

Growth Tips

Maximize Your Revenue

  • Optimize pricing: A/B test different price points
  • Engage users: Respond to reviews and feedback quickly
  • Update regularly: Add features and improvements
  • Market actively: Use social media and content marketing
  • Build a portfolio: Multiple agents increase overall revenue

API Reference

Authentication

# Include your API key in the Authorization header
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
https://api.aiagentzoo.com/v1/agents

Core Endpoints

Create Agent Session

POST
/v1/agents/{agent_id}/sessions

Initialize a new conversation session with an agent

Send Message

POST
/v1/sessions/{session_id}/messages

Send a message to the agent and receive a response

Get Usage Stats

GET
/v1/agents/{agent_id}/stats

Retrieve usage statistics and analytics for your agent

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