Learning paths
Not sure where to start reading? Pick a path by what you want to build. Each path covers only the concepts needed to finish it; switch to another when you're done.
| I want to… | Take this path | Time | You'll end up with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build a bot that answers commands and sends notifications, no AI yet | IM Bot path | 1 hour | Custom commands + scheduled notifications + one real platform online |
| Build an AI assistant that chats and calls tools | AI Agent path | Half a day | Model replies + a custom tool + memory |
| Watch and manage a running bot in the browser | Console path | 1 hour | Send messages, inspect runs, and diagnose problems in Console |
The three paths are independent, but they all start the same way — create and start a project:
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npm create zhin-app my-bot -y
cd my-bot && pnpm devHaven't got this far yet? Start with Quick start.