# Agent & Assistant **URL:** https://replit.discourse.group/c/replit-agent/9.md [Latest](https://replit.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://replit.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://replit.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the Agent & Assistant category](https://replit.discourse.group/t/about-the-agent-assistant-category/36)
**Author:** [@kody-replit](https://replit.discourse.group/u/kody-replit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 12:17am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/about-the-agent-assistant-category/36 "2025-01-14T00:17:14Z")
Agent & Assistant Think of this category as your studio for mastering the craft of AI collaboration - whether you’re learning the subtle art of prompt engineering, discovering clever ways to break down complex problems, … --- ## [How I went from full Agent dependency to self-hosted infrastructure — and why Replit is still part of the stack](https://replit.discourse.group/t/how-i-went-from-full-agent-dependency-to-self-hosted-infrastructure-and-why-replit-is-still-part-of-the-stack/10919)
**Author:** [@jefftj86](https://replit.discourse.group/u/jefftj86)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 2:15am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/how-i-went-from-full-agent-dependency-to-self-hosted-infrastructure-and-why-replit-is-still-part-of-the-stack/10919 "2026-10-21T02:15:11Z")
I’ve been in this community for about 10-11 months building a lab-grown diamond marketplace. Started with zero infrastructure knowledge, built through AI-assisted vibe coding, and Replit was the reason any of it was p… --- ## [Agent is locked and not performing activity](https://replit.discourse.group/t/agent-is-locked-and-not-performing-activity/10034)
**Author:** [@joabebrasil](https://replit.discourse.group/u/joabebrasil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/agent-is-locked-and-not-performing-activity/10034 "2026-10-15T15:36:28Z")
Guys, I need help. My Agent is frozen and won’t execute any operations. It starts processing and then freezes on the message “Agent encountered an error while running, we are investigating the issue.” I contacted support… --- ## [Tutorials for brave newbees](https://replit.discourse.group/t/tutorials-for-brave-newbees/13633)
**Author:** [@contacteverest](https://replit.discourse.group/u/contacteverest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/tutorials-for-brave-newbees/13633 "2026-10-13T08:29:51Z")
Is there any kind of tutorial or basic checklist for newbees, like me? I’m not (yet) a DEV, but I want to build my project in a logic (and old school) way, organised, planning and drafting before vibe coding. My aim is … --- ## [Young Replit builder seeking support and help for his creation on replit](https://replit.discourse.group/t/young-replit-builder-seeking-support-and-help-for-his-creation-on-replit/13681)
**Author:** [@1087887](https://replit.discourse.group/u/1087887)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/young-replit-builder-seeking-support-and-help-for-his-creation-on-replit/13681 "2026-10-11T18:21:18Z")
Hello Replit Community Team, I’m Vikas, a 14-year-old developer from Canada, building an AI platform called XSUS AI on Replit. I’ve been developing XSUS AI independently, working on features such as AI-powered presenta… --- ## [Gemini 3.8 Flash](https://replit.discourse.group/t/gemini-3-8-flash/13594)
**Author:** [@franky](https://replit.discourse.group/u/franky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/gemini-3-8-flash/13594 "2026-09-29T22:15:56Z")
Gemini 3.8 Flash, which Google’s current model guide lists as stable. It isn’t in the current Replit integration’s supported-model list, so trying it would likely mean switching to Google’s direct API rather than just c… --- ## [200% price increase in 7 days. This is getting absurd](https://replit.discourse.group/t/200-price-increase-in-7-days-this-is-getting-absurd/7109)
**Author:** [@Allsopp](https://replit.discourse.group/u/Allsopp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/200-price-increase-in-7-days-this-is-getting-absurd/7109 "2026-09-15T13:56:42Z")
I was simply trying to add a basic profile picture upload feature to a signup form on my site. After spending $30 and going in circles for two hours, I switched to high power mode hoping to finally resolve the issue. Th… --- ## [Has anyone had Replit recover lost code/backups? Agent has cost me ~2 months of work 🤯](https://replit.discourse.group/t/has-anyone-had-replit-recover-lost-code-backups-agent-has-cost-me-2-months-of-work/13439)
**Author:** [@CarisAnne](https://replit.discourse.group/u/CarisAnne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/has-anyone-had-replit-recover-lost-code-backups-agent-has-cost-me-2-months-of-work/13439 "2026-09-14T15:32:20Z")
I’m honestly at my wits’ end with Replit right now and hoping someone in the community has some advice. I’ve spent around AU$14,000 with Replit overall building my production app, Advanced Planner Designer, and after re… --- ## [I dont think I have ever been more frustrated in my entire life. Replit want me to use a supposedly intelligent agent to navigate through development of a complex application but it can't even manage a simple subscription activation issue with its own sup](https://replit.discourse.group/t/i-dont-think-i-have-ever-been-more-frustrated-in-my-entire-life-replit-want-me-to-use-a-supposedly-intelligent-agent-to-navigate-through-development-of-a-complex-application-but-it-cant-even-manage-a-simple-subscription-activation-issue-with-its-own-sup/13376)
**Author:** [@Assetindex](https://replit.discourse.group/u/Assetindex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/i-dont-think-i-have-ever-been-more-frustrated-in-my-entire-life-replit-want-me-to-use-a-supposedly-intelligent-agent-to-navigate-through-development-of-a-complex-application-but-it-cant-even-manage-a-simple-subscription-activation-issue-with-its-own-sup/13376 "2026-09-13T10:17:45Z")
I dont think I have ever been more frustrated in my entire life. Replit want me to use a supposedly intelligent agent to navigate through development of a complex application but it can’t even manage a simple subscriptio… --- ## [Anyone else dropping $500-$1000/mo on agent credits?](https://replit.discourse.group/t/anyone-else-dropping-500-1000-mo-on-agent-credits/13303)
**Author:** [@Seb](https://replit.discourse.group/u/Seb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/anyone-else-dropping-500-1000-mo-on-agent-credits/13303 "2026-09-01T22:35:19Z")
hey everyone, quick sanity check for the heavy builders on here. my monthly replit bill has been consistently hovering around $500–$1000. it’s almost entirely driven by constant agent usage top-ups and keeping a few ke… --- ## [New tasks are a mess](https://replit.discourse.group/t/new-tasks-are-a-mess/13315)
**Author:** [@anandkadakol](https://replit.discourse.group/u/anandkadakol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/new-tasks-are-a-mess/13315 "2026-08-28T19:36:11Z")
New tasks process is a mess in my opinion. they take 3 to 4 times the time taken for the same task in main agent. it burns token, nor verified but a feeling as the time taken for same tasks in sub agent is so long compa… --- ## [Tool Enhancement Suggestion](https://replit.discourse.group/t/tool-enhancement-suggestion/13318)
**Author:** [@mandisusman](https://replit.discourse.group/u/mandisusman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/tool-enhancement-suggestion/13318 "2026-08-28T16:00:38Z")
Feature request: Project time analytics It would be extremely valuable to see how many hours are spent on each Replit project. A dashboard could show daily, weekly, and monthly totals, active coding sessions, time spent… --- ## [Some confusing questions](https://replit.discourse.group/t/some-confusing-questions/13288)
**Author:** [@josephforan](https://replit.discourse.group/u/josephforan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/some-confusing-questions/13288 "2026-08-25T13:13:38Z")
Here’s an example of some of the confusing ways Replit has been seeking input when it has questions. It’s not a big deal if you read, but if you’re multitasking I can see this being really problematic. Should I fix it? … --- ## [Agent Economy 'Auto'](https://replit.discourse.group/t/agent-economy-auto/13169)
**Author:** [@marktkingston](https://replit.discourse.group/u/marktkingston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/agent-economy-auto/13169 "2026-08-13T09:45:01Z")
Just wondering who has tried Economy - Auto, as the Economy model? I tried it last night as it is 50% discount but it ended up costing more! I did a side-by-side analysis today between Economy Auto and Economy Claude Son… --- ## [Greediness leads to a down fall](https://replit.discourse.group/t/greediness-leads-to-a-down-fall/9488)
**Author:** [@fatherofchicks](https://replit.discourse.group/u/fatherofchicks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/greediness-leads-to-a-down-fall/9488 "2026-08-12T00:15:03Z")
What gives with this platform!? I just logged into my Replit Account, last time I used it was 3 days ago. Now I cannot even find a way to get to my Account and access the Credit Usgage page. It’s like the devs purposel… --- ## [AI Development Agents Need Data Visualization Too](https://replit.discourse.group/t/ai-development-agents-need-data-visualization-too/13076)
**Author:** [@john1764](https://replit.discourse.group/u/john1764)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 9:38am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/ai-development-agents-need-data-visualization-too/13076 "2026-08-07T09:38:46Z")
One thing I’ve discovered while building AI-first applications with the Replit Agent is that data visualization isn’t just for humans anymore—it’s an incredibly effective tool for AI development agents as well. Recentl… --- ## [New Agent Chat button?](https://replit.discourse.group/t/new-agent-chat-button/13007)
**Author:** [@grayhill5](https://replit.discourse.group/u/grayhill5)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/new-agent-chat-button/13007 "2026-08-03T19:46:29Z")
Have I missed something, but how do you start a new chat during a build? I just realised I cant find it. Was always visible in the top chat shelf, along with history? Are we just doing mile long chats now? --- ## [Refund for all agent bills](https://replit.discourse.group/t/refund-for-all-agent-bills/8647)
**Author:** [@marcjflint](https://replit.discourse.group/u/marcjflint)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/refund-for-all-agent-bills/8647 "2026-07-26T08:34:34Z")
Replit doesn’t work as advertised, consumers have rights and replit’s policy on refunds does not superceed law. I am considering starting a class action lawsuit against Replit for their gross false advertising and shodd… --- ## [The pg.Pool + Neon PgBouncer dead-connection trap (and how we finally diagnosed it) for LocalMusicX.com](https://replit.discourse.group/t/the-pg-pool-neon-pgbouncer-dead-connection-trap-and-how-we-finally-diagnosed-it-for-localmusicx-com/12993)
**Author:** [@john1764](https://replit.discourse.group/u/john1764)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/the-pg-pool-neon-pgbouncer-dead-connection-trap-and-how-we-finally-diagnosed-it-for-localmusicx-com/12993 "2026-07-26T00:54:44Z")
(From the Replit Agent) We spent months chasing a DB connection problem that kept coming back no matter what we did. Every fix felt like it helped for a day, then the same errors would return. This post is about what was… --- ## [Request for Urgent Review: Account Suspension Warning Despite Successful Payment and No Outstanding Invoices (#477003)](https://replit.discourse.group/t/request-for-urgent-review-account-suspension-warning-despite-successful-payment-and-no-outstanding-invoices-477003/12990)
**Author:** [@DigitalCrafts4U](https://replit.discourse.group/u/DigitalCrafts4U)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/request-for-urgent-review-account-suspension-warning-despite-successful-payment-and-no-outstanding-invoices-477003/12990 "2026-07-25T19:17:53Z")
Hello Replit Team and Community, I’m reaching out because I’m facing a billing issue that I haven’t been able to resolve from my side. Here’s my current situation: My Replit Core subscription payment was successfully … --- ## [App and Website Down 14+ Hours during Apple Review](https://replit.discourse.group/t/app-and-website-down-14-hours-during-apple-review/12844)
**Author:** [@tlindsay428](https://replit.discourse.group/u/tlindsay428)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/app-and-website-down-14-hours-during-apple-review/12844 "2026-07-13T14:49:25Z")
Support is not responding to my emails. Is there anyway to get a live person --- ## [לקחו ממני המון כסף סתם](https://replit.discourse.group/t/topic/12842)
**Author:** [@israel02550255](https://replit.discourse.group/u/israel02550255)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/topic/12842 "2026-07-13T10:24:46Z")
שילמתי שלש פעמיים על אותו חיוב באתר הזה שלכם איך יכול להיות ואין איך ליצור קשר אם האתר --- ## [Replit needs a better Free-to-Paid User experience](https://replit.discourse.group/t/replit-needs-a-better-free-to-paid-user-experience/9434)
**Author:** [@sebaimansour](https://replit.discourse.group/u/sebaimansour)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/replit-needs-a-better-free-to-paid-user-experience/9434 "2026-07-09T00:37:08Z")
Hey. Just came to Replit from Creao since they stopped supporting the app creation part of their service. Replit seems pretty cool and similar to Creao with a few nice features added on top. My problem is with the the fr… --- ## [Is Fable 5 back up on Power mode?](https://replit.discourse.group/t/is-fable-5-back-up-on-power-mode/12693)
**Author:** [@rcrownholm](https://replit.discourse.group/u/rcrownholm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/is-fable-5-back-up-on-power-mode/12693 "2026-07-07T14:31:37Z")
Is there a way to find out what model is working behind Power mode? --- ## [Agent creates a (costly) problem for every solution](https://replit.discourse.group/t/agent-creates-a-costly-problem-for-every-solution/5293)
**Author:** [@Tephral](https://replit.discourse.group/u/Tephral)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/agent-creates-a-costly-problem-for-every-solution/5293 "2026-07-05T04:58:43Z")
I ‘killed’ the agent a couple of times by reloading. I’ve noticed some are better behaved than others. I’m glad I’m not the only one experiencing runaway behaviour. Sometimes the agent is just too creative. I would … --- ## [Does anyone else feel this way? lol](https://replit.discourse.group/t/does-anyone-else-feel-this-way-lol/12702)
**Author:** [@thecoffeyco](https://replit.discourse.group/u/thecoffeyco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/does-anyone-else-feel-this-way-lol/12702 "2026-07-03T13:47:49Z")
I think the main version agent is so much smarter than the task board agents. Just me? I’m sure there is some technical reason, but I find it funny that I now like one agent over their friends :slight\_smile: --- ## [Note to new users or Pre-Seed devs](https://replit.discourse.group/t/note-to-new-users-or-pre-seed-devs/12425)
**Author:** [@fatherofchicks](https://replit.discourse.group/u/fatherofchicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/note-to-new-users-or-pre-seed-devs/12425 "2026-06-10T19:23:05Z")
I have been working on my app for months now, and I just discovered I was using Web app! I started migrating all the functions and features from Web app to mobile app. And all my credits are flying out, I was credited $5… --- ## [Replit UI design promptIng](https://replit.discourse.group/t/replit-ui-design-prompting/12405)
**Author:** [@chaturangarpt](https://replit.discourse.group/u/chaturangarpt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/replit-ui-design-prompting/12405 "2026-06-09T16:41:00Z")
I’m building community web application. creating functions working perfectly , but when try to prompt UI only create basic UI design. Can anyone help me to create better UI design using prompt. Thanks.. … --- ## [Added Claude Code to Replit through Shell, now what?](https://replit.discourse.group/t/added-claude-code-to-replit-through-shell-now-what/8707)
**Author:** [@seroteams](https://replit.discourse.group/u/seroteams)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/added-claude-code-to-replit-through-shell-now-what/8707 "2026-06-08T15:24:00Z")
So in the hope of reducing costs I added CC to Replit through the shell and this great YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV1913V4UNA So now, do I work with CC through the same agent window or only in the shell? S… --- ## [Refactor-prompt.json](https://replit.discourse.group/t/refactor-prompt-json/12297)
**Author:** [@ex-fallows](https://replit.discourse.group/u/ex-fallows)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/refactor-prompt-json/12297 "2026-06-03T19:28:24Z")
Build prompt for Replit Agent refactoring large monolithic files. Works on most backend codebases. Just paste it in and answer the setup questions. Finished my 3k routs file effortlessly. Hope will be handful who needs i… [Next page](https://replit.discourse.group/c/replit-agent/9.md?page=1)