Rust SDK for building production-ready AI agents with Claude, featuring type-safe access to 20+ built-in tools, custom MCP tools, permission controls, and interactive conversations.
git clone https://github.com/Wally869/claude_agent_sdk_rust.gitThe Claude Agent SDK for Rust enables developers to build production-ready AI agents using Claude Code's agent harness with idiomatic Rust patterns and strong type safety. It provides automatic context management, access to 20+ built-in tools including file operations and code execution, custom MCP (Model Context Protocol) tool integration, fine-grained permission controls, and interactive bidirectional conversations. The SDK wraps the Claude Code CLI and supports usage tracking, quota monitoring on Max Plan, structured JSON output with schemas, and a hook system for deterministic behavior. Developers can configure tool access, set permission modes (from prompting to auto-accept), define system prompts, and manage working directories and model selection.
Install the Claude Code CLI (2.0.0+) and add `claude-agent-sdk-rust` to your Cargo.toml with tokio and futures. Authenticate via `claude setup-token` for Claude subscriptions or set `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` for API key auth. Use `ClaudeSDKClient` for interactive conversations or the `query()` function for simple requests, configuring tools and permissions via `ClaudeAgentOptions::builder()`.
Building AI agents that automate file operations and code execution tasks
Creating interactive chatbots with fine-grained permission controls
Developing agents with custom tools via Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Automating development workflows with structured JSON output
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git clone https://github.com/Wally869/claude_agent_sdk_rustCopy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
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# Building a Production-Ready AI Agent with Claude Agent SDK in Rust
## Overview
To create a robust AI agent using the Claude Agent SDK in Rust, we'll focus on type safety, error handling, and modular design. This example demonstrates how to build an agent that processes customer support tickets.
## Key Components
- **Type-Safe Data Structures**: Define clear types for input and output data.
- **Error Handling**: Implement comprehensive error handling for robustness.
- **Modular Design**: Break down the agent into reusable modules.
## Example Code
```rust
use claude_agent_sdk::prelude::*;
#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
struct SupportTicket {
id: String,
customer_name: String,
issue: String,
priority: u8,
}
#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
struct TicketResponse {
response: String,
follow_up_needed: bool,
}
async fn process_ticket(ticket: SupportTicket) -> Result<TicketResponse, AgentError> {
// Process the ticket using Claude's capabilities
let response = claude_agent_sdk::call_ai(
format!("Process support ticket: {}", ticket.issue),
)
.await?;
Ok(TicketResponse {
response,
follow_up_needed: ticket.priority > 3,
})
}
```
## Best Practices
- **Type Safety**: Always define clear types for your data structures.
- **Error Handling**: Use Rust's error handling features to ensure robustness.
- **Modularity**: Break down your agent into smaller, reusable modules.
## Potential Pitfalls
- **Overcomplicating**: Avoid over-engineering your agent.
- **Ignoring Errors**: Always handle errors properly to avoid crashes.
- **Poor Documentation**: Document your code thoroughly for maintainability.
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