Introducing OutSystems AI Agent Builder: Streamlining Enterprise AI Development

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes business, enterprises strive to integrate generative AI for efficiency and innovation. OutSystems, a leading low-code platform, introduces AI Agent Builder—a powerful tool simplifying AI agent creation for professional developers. This article highlights how AI Agent Builder accelerates development, transforming ideas into production-ready agents in days, empowering professionals to drive digital transformation.

Foundation and Integration

Introduced in 2024 and enhanced in 2025 with Agent Workbench, AI Agent Builder offers a visual drag-and-drop interface, enabling developers to build autonomous AI agents without deep AI expertise. Agents process inputs, reason, and execute tasks via tool invocation.

Its integration is a standout feature. The tool connects to large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI or Google’s Vertex AI and supports custom models from Hugging Face or AWS Bedrock. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) allows agents to access enterprise data, including databases and SaaS platforms like SAP. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) ensures accurate API calls for context-aware responses. For Hong Kong enterprises, this supports localized data while meeting privacy regulations like the PDPO. Agent Workbench manages the full lifecycle, from prototyping to monitoring, with real-time performance metrics.

Core Capabilities

AI Agent Builder focuses on three areas: agent creation, orchestration, and governance.

Agent creation offers a click-based experience with marketplace templates for rapid customization. Developers can design workflows—e.g., one agent retrieves data, another generates reports. Human-in-the-Loop ensures oversight, aligning outputs with business needs, suitable for tasks like lead qualification.

Collaborative orchestration enables agent interactions. Agent Workbench’s visual mapping supports automation, like HR processes where one agent screens resumes and another handles onboarding. OutSystems Data Fabric unifies data, enhancing insights for personalized marketing. This speeds development, freeing teams for strategic work.

Governance validation ensures reliability. Security controls and compliance checks mitigate risks. High Availability supports scalable deployments, while analytics track performance. The Agent Marketplace provides pre-built agents, accelerating iteration.

Real-World Impact

AI Agent Builder shines across industries. A European bank automated compliance, integrating LLMs with policy data, cutting approval times by 70%. Retail agents deliver real-time product recommendations, boosting conversions. In Hong Kong, a supply chain firm built procurement agents, integrating with SAP to monitor risks. Healthcare agents manage patient queries, reducing administrative burdens. These cases show automation and revenue potential, like identifying sales opportunities.

Benefits for Professionals

AI Agent Builder’s low-code agility shortens development from months to days, using reusable components. It reduces technical debt, unifies governance, and future-proofs AI strategies, enhancing productivity and ROI for enterprises.

Conclusion

OutSystems AI Agent Builder redefines AI development with a no-code interface and robust integrations, enabling professionals to build intelligent agents for complex challenges. Hong Kong professionals should try OutSystems’ free version to unlock its potential. Share your insights below, and let’s explore low-code AI’s future!

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