How to build a real-time AI chatbot in minutes with Netlify Agent Runners (no backend)

Agent Runners revolutionizes the process of building AI chatbots by eliminating the need for backend setup, API integration, and manual deployment, allowing users to generate a fully functional chatbot in minutes using just a prompt. This prompt-based AI app builder leverages Netlify's infrastructure, including AI Gateway for inference, Edge Functions for real-time streaming, and Serverless Functions for backend logic, to automate authentication, streaming responses, and deployment. Users can create, verify, and log into accounts, experiencing a polished and demo-ready application without the traditional complexities of chatbot development. By starting with a simple prompt, developers can iteratively refine the chatbot's behavior, user interface, and functionality, making it adaptable for various use cases while maintaining a production-ready foundation that can be extended with additional features and integrations.