Build your own dev agent FAQ

Who should lead the initiative?

Platform, developer productivity, or internal tools teams usually own the build, with governance shared across security, legal, and engineering leadership. Product teams participate as pilot customers.

How long does it take to ship a pilot?

Expect 4–6 weeks: one to finalize requirements and approvals, two to three for building the initial workflow and integrations, and one for pilot onboarding and measurement.

How do we control cost?

Set token budgets per workflow, use model selection (cheap vs. premium) based on task criticality, and monitor spend dashboards weekly. Automate alerts when usage exceeds thresholds.

How do we ensure security and compliance?

Use dedicated service accounts, store secrets in your existing vault, and log every request/response for audit. Run static analysis and secret scanning on agent-generated code before humans approve it.

What support model works best?

Treat the agent like a product: publish documentation, maintain a support channel, and define an on-call rotation for critical incidents. Include product managers to prioritize roadmap requests from pilot teams.