# Agent Assist skill

> Agent Assist skill - Install and use the DataRobot Agent Assist skill in third-party coding agents
> such as Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode, and VS Code Copilot.

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## Primary page

- [Agent Assist skill](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/agent-assist-skill.html.md): Full documentation for this topic (Markdown sidecar).

## Sections on this page

- [Install the skill](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/agent-assist-skill.html.md#install-the-skill): In-page section heading.
- [Verify installation](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/agent-assist-skill.html.md#verify-installation): In-page section heading.
- [Configure your environment](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/agent-assist-skill.html.md#configure-your-environment): In-page section heading.
- [Use Agent Assist in your coding agent](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/agent-assist-skill.html.md#use-agent-assist-in-your-coding-agent): In-page section heading.
- [Typical workflow](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/agent-assist-skill.html.md#typical-workflow): In-page section heading.
- [Agent Assist skill vs.dr assist](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/agent-assist-skill.html.md#agent-assist-skill-vs-dr-assist): In-page section heading.

## Related documentation

- [Agentic AI](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/index.html.md): Linked from this page.
- [Agent Assist](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/index.html.md): Linked from this page.
- [dr assist](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/index.html.md): Linked from this page.
- [DataRobot agentic skills](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agentic-develop/agentic-skills.html.md): Linked from this page.
- [Agent specification reference](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/agent-spec-reference.html.md): Linked from this page.
- [Environment and commands reference](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/env-and-commands-reference.html.md): Linked from this page.

## Documentation content

The Agent Assist skill ( `datarobot-agent-assist`) packages the same agent design, coding, and deployment workflows as the [dr assist](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/index.html.md) terminal assistant for use inside third-party coding agents. Instead of running Agent Assist in a dedicated terminal session, you install the skill into your preferred agent to drive the workflow through natural language in that environment.

The skill can be found in the [DataRobot Agentic Skills repository](https://github.com/datarobot-oss/datarobot-agent-skills) alongside other DataRobot skills. It guides you through designing an agent, scaffolding from the [Agentic Starter application template](https://github.com/datarobot-community/datarobot-agent-application), implementing tools and code, and deploying to DataRobot.

## Install the skill

Install all DataRobot skills (including Agent Assist and the required `datarobot-setup` skill) with the [universal skills installer](https://github.com/skillcreatorai/Ai-Agent-Skills):

```
npx ai-agent-skills install datarobot-oss/datarobot-agent-skills
```

By default, the installer copies skills to all supported coding agents on your machine. To target a specific agent, add the `--agent` flag:

```
npx ai-agent-skills install datarobot-oss/datarobot-agent-skills --agent cursor
npx ai-agent-skills install datarobot-oss/datarobot-agent-skills --agent claude
```

You can also install from agent-specific marketplaces or extension catalogs:

| Agent | Install surface |
| --- | --- |
| Claude Code | claude.com/plugins/datarobot-agent-skills |
| Cursor | cursor.com/marketplace/datarobot |
| Gemini CLI | geminicli.com/extensions |
| Skills repository | github.com/datarobot-oss/datarobot-agent-skills |

For agent-specific installation details and the full list of supported agents, see [DataRobot agentic skills](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agentic-develop/agentic-skills.html.md).

### Verify installation

After installing, ask your coding agent `What DataRobot skills do I have available?`.

You should see `datarobot-setup` and `datarobot-agent-assist` listed. The skill source and helper scripts are in [skills/datarobot-agent-assist/](https://github.com/datarobot-oss/datarobot-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/datarobot-agent-assist) in the repository.

## Configure your environment

Before designing or coding an agent, run the `datarobot-setup` skill once per workspace. It checks Python and other dependencies, configures your DataRobot API token, and prepares a project directory.

There are two ways to trigger setup:

- Type: Run datarobot-setup
- Or use the slash command: ./datarobot-setup

Accept the prompts to complete environment configuration. If setup runs again in a later session, allow it to ensure the prerequisites are current.

## Use Agent Assist in your coding agent

Start the Agent Assist workflow with either:

- Run datarobot-agent-assist
- ./datarobot-agent-assist

The skill presents the same three options as `dr assist`:

1. Design an AI agent: Clarify requirements and produce agent_spec.md .
2. Code an AI agent: Scaffold from the agent template and implement the spec.
3. Deploy an AI agent: Deploy the implemented agent to DataRobot.

### Typical workflow

The following sequence takes you from idea to deployed agent in one session:

1. Design: Describe what you want to build in plain language. Agent Assist asks clarifying questions and writes an agent_spec.md blueprint before any code is written.
2. Rehearse (optional): Run a dress-rehearsal simulation to chat with your agent concept as an end user. When satisfied, type Done to move to coding.
3. Test locally: SayLet's code it. The skill handles dependencies, tools, and project structure. Watch forLint cleanandTests passedin the output. Run the agent locally with: drrundev Open thelocalhostURL shown in the terminal to verify the agent is running.
4. Deploy: EnterDeploy my agentto publish it to DataRobot. Deployment typically takes 10 to 30 minutes; keep the session open while it runs. AskWhat's the URL for my deployed agent?to retrieve the live URL.

For field definitions and examples of `agent_spec.md`, see [Agent specification reference](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/agent-spec-reference.html.md). For environment variables and configuration used during coding and deployment, see [Environment and commands reference](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/agentic-ai/agent-assist/env-and-commands-reference.html.md).

## Agent Assist skill vs. dr assist

|  | dr assist (terminal) | Agent Assist skill (coding agent) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Where it runs | DataRobot CLI plugin in the terminal | Inside Claude, Cursor, OpenCode, VS Code Copilot, and other supported agents |
| Install | dr plugin install assist | npx ai-agent-skills install datarobot-oss/datarobot-agent-skills |
| Start | dr assist | Run or slash-command datarobot-agent-assist |
| Workflows | Design, Code, Deploy | Same design, code, deploy, and dress-rehearsal flows |
| Best for | Terminal-first development | Teams already working in a coding agent IDE |

Both paths use the same `agent_spec.md` format, agent template, and deployment model. Choose the implementation that fits your workflow.