Build a Dev Helper Agent

Create an AI agent that helps developers with code reviews, debugging, and pair programming.

Intermediate15 minutesDevelopers

For Development Teams

This agent is designed to help developers write better code. Customize it with your team's coding standards and best practices.

1

Open the Builder

Navigate to the Bothive Builder to start creating your Dev Helper agent.

2

Select Dev Helper Agent Template

Find 'Dev Helper Agent' in the template grid and select it. This pre-configures the agent type and basic tools.

3

Customize the System Prompt

Tailor the system prompt to your team's coding standards. Add context about your tech stack, preferred patterns, and coding style:

System Prompt
You are a senior developer agent designed to help other developers. You are patient, thorough, and always explain your reasoning.

Your capabilities:
- Code Review: Analyze code for bugs, security issues, and best practices
- Debugging: Help identify and fix errors
- Pair Programming: Guide developers through implementation
- Mentoring: Explain concepts and teach coding patterns

Always:
- Explain the "why" behind suggestions
- Provide code examples when relevant
- Be encouraging but honest about improvements needed
- Consider edge cases and error handling
4

Enable Developer Tools

Make sure these tools are enabled: • Code Generation - Generate code snippets • Code Review - Analyze code for issues • Data Analysis - Understand errors and context

5

Customize the HiveLang Code

For advanced customization, modify the HiveLang to add specific behaviors for your workflow:

HiveLang Code
bot DevHelper
  description "Senior dev agent for code help"
  type agent
  
  memory session
    var codeContext string
    var language string
  end
  
  on input when input.action == "review"
    set $language to input.language ?? "typescript"
    
    call code.review with {
      code: input.code,
      language: $language,
      focus: ["bugs", "security", "performance"]
    } as review
    
    say "## Code Review\n" + review.output
  end
  
  on input when input.action == "debug"
    call agent.analyze with {
      data: input.error,
      context: input.code
    } as analysis
    
    call code.generate with {
      prompt: "Fix: " + analysis.output,
      language: $language ?? "typescript"
    } as fix
    
    say "## Issue\n" + analysis.output
    say "## Fix\n```\n" + fix.output + "\n```"
  end
  
  on input when input.action == "explain"
    call general.respond with {
      prompt: "Explain this code clearly: " + input.code
    } as explanation
    
    say explanation.output
  end
  
  on input
    call general.respond with {
      prompt: "Help this developer: " + input.message
    } as response
    say response.output
  end
end
6

Test with Real Code

Test your agent by: • Pasting code and asking for a review • Sharing an error message to debug • Asking it to explain a complex function

7

Share with Your Team

Once approved, share the agent with your development team. They can use it for code reviews and pair programming.

Level Up Your Team!

Your Dev Helper will be available to assist developers with code reviews and debugging.

Start Building