Kensink Labs
PRACTICE · 01 · AI AGENTS

Tired of the AI hype?
Let's build agents that actually work.

Stop debugging frameworks built on quicksand. We cut through the noise to engineer production-ready AI agents on a rock-solid foundation. It's time to cure your AI anxiety.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

The smart developers realize most frameworks are simply abstractions over the core LLM providers. Working directly with the source, you can ignore 99% of the noise online and build systems that last.

Most agent frameworks are technical debt

▲ TECHNICAL APPROACH · 04 / 04

How we build them.

Four principles, applied to every project. No experiments at your expense.

01

Strategic AI Calls

We treat an LLM call as the most expensive operation in software. We use it sparingly and with purpose.

02

Deterministic Control

Your code should be the boss, not the AI. We build predictable workflows, not chaotic black boxes.

03

Backend Automation Focus

We distinguish between "personal assistants" (like ChatGPT) and backend automation (what your business needs). The latter requires more control and fewer LLM calls.

04

No Framework Lock-in

Our code from 2 years ago still runs because we build on fundamental APIs, not trends that will be obsolete next quarter.

PROCESS · 07 STEPS

Building a reliable agent
isn't magic. It's a repeatable process.

The seven foundational building blocks we use to solve any automation challenge. Each step is a decision point.

STEP 01

Direct API call to a large language model

Set up authentication, make API requests, and handle responses from the LLM provider directly. No framework abstraction.

STEP 02

Persisting conversation history

Store conversation history in your database. Pass relevant context to each request for coherent multi-turn interactions.

STEP 03

Connecting to external systems

Give the agent typed tools to query your databases, call your APIs, and interact with the systems your business already runs on.

STEP 04

Forcing the LLM to return structured, predictable output

Use schemas and structured prompts so responses are consistent JSON your code can rely on—never free-form text.

STEP 05

Using deterministic code (NOT LLMs) for the final decision

The model proposes; deterministic logic decides. Critical business rules stay in code, not in prompts.

STEP 06

Standard error handling, try/catch fallbacks

Handle API failures, timeouts, and edge cases with retry logic and graceful fallbacks. Production traffic doesn't get to be flaky.

STEP 07

Human-in-the-loop approval for high-stakes decisions

For payments, legal, and data deletion the agent pauses and asks. A queue of human approvals, integrated into your tools.

BUILT FOR

Built for your business.
Not for a YouTube demo.

BACKEND AUTOMATION

For ops, finance & support teams

Ready to automate processes, supercharge efficiency, and integrate AI without the massive R&D headache? We translate your business needs into reliable systems that deliver tangible ROI.

FOR SOFTWARE AGENCIES

For agencies & tech teams

Need to augment your team with senior AI firepower? We provide veteran AI engineers who can lead, build, and deploy complex AI projects, helping you deliver for your clients without the steep learning curve.

Should I use LangChain or LlamaIndex?

01

Most frameworks are simply abstractions over the core LLM providers. By working directly with the source, you can ignore 99% of the noise online and build systems that last. Most agent frameworks are debt.

How long does an agent take to ship?

02

Eight weeks from kickoff to production traffic. One discovery week, four to six build weeks, one eval week, one handoff week.

Do we own the code?

03

You own the code, the prompts, the evals, and the runbook on day fifty-six. There is no license, no lock-in, and no retainer that bills past cutover.

What if the model gets it wrong?

04

The deterministic layer catches what the model misses, and a human-in-the-loop step gates high-stakes decisions. We design for the model being wrong, not for the model being magic.

Bring a real problem.
We'll bring code on day one.

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