30 days of Hypermode Agents

agents/30-days-of-agents/day-1.mdx

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+---
+title: "Day 1: Introduction to Sidekick - Your AI Agent Platform"
+sidebarTitle: "Day 1: Introduction to Sidekick"
+description:
+  "Get familiar with Sidekick's interface and capabilities. Learn to use web
+  search, LinkedIn search, and configure your agent for optimal agent
+  interaction."
+---
+
+<Card title="Day 1 challenge" icon="rocket">
+  **Goal**: explore Sidekick's core capabilities and configure your agent
+
+**Theme**: foundation week - getting started with agents
+
+**Time investment**: ~10 minutes
+
+</Card>
+
+Welcome to your first day with Hypermode Agents! Today you'll get familiar with
+**Sidekick**, your AI-powered agent platform that goes far beyond simple chat.
+You'll explore its search capabilities, learn to configure your agent, and
+understand what makes agents different from traditional AI assistants.
+
+Sidekick isn't just another chatbot—it's an intelligent agent that can search
+the web, research people and companies, and integrate with your tools to take
+real actions.
+
+## What you'll accomplish today
+
+- Explore Sidekick's interface and understand agent vs. chat differences
+- Test web search capabilities with real-time information
+- Try LinkedIn and professional research features
+- Configure your agent settings for optimal performance
+- Experience your first agent interaction
+
+<Warning>
+  This is **not** just another AI chat interface. Sidekick is designed to act on
+  your behalf, search for current information, and integrate with real tools.
+  You'll see the difference immediately.
+</Warning>
+
+## Step 1: explore the Sidekick interface
+
+When you first open Sidekick, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the
+interface. Notice the key elements that make this different from standard AI
+chat:
+
+**Key interface elements:**
+
+- **Chat area**: Where you interact with Sidekick naturally
+- **Sidebar connections**: Available integrations and tools
+- **Model indicator**: Shows you're using GPT-4.1 (available exclusively for
+  Sidekick)
+- **Search indicators**: Visual cues when Sidekick is searching or taking
+  actions
+
+![Sidekick Interface Tour - Placeholder](/images/agents/30-days-of-agents/day1-interface-tour.png)
+
+**Start with a simple greeting:**
+
+```text
+Hello Sidekick! I'm starting the 30 Days of Agents program.
+Can you tell me what makes you different from other AI assistants?
+```
+
+Notice how Sidekick explains its capabilities and agent-like features.
+
+<Tip>
+  **Agent learning moment** Sidekick can take real actions, not just provide
+  suggestions. This fundamental difference shapes how you interact with it.
+</Tip>
+
+## Step 2: test web search capabilities
+
+One of Sidekick's core strengths is real-time web search. Let's test this with
+current information:
+
+**Try this search request:**
+
+```text
+Can you search for the latest news about AI developments this week?
+I'm particularly interested in any major announcements or breakthroughs.
+```
+
+![Web Search Demo - Placeholder](/images/agents/30-days-of-agents/day1-web-search.png)
+
+Watch how Sidekick:
+
+- Automatically searches current web sources
+- Synthesizes information from multiple results
+- Provides recent, relevant findings
+- Cites sources for verification
+
+**Try another search:**
+
+```text
+What are the current stock market trends today?
+Focus on technology companies and any market-moving news.
+```
+
+Notice how Sidekick retrieves real-time information and presents it in a
+structured, actionable format.
+
+## Step 3: explore LinkedIn and professional research
+
+Sidekick excels at professional research. Let's test its ability to find and
+analyze professional information:
+
+**Try this LinkedIn-style research:**
+
+```text
+Can you research Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn?
+I'd like to know about his current activities, recent posts or articles, and any speaking engagements or interviews.
+```
+
+![LinkedIn Research Demo - Placeholder](/images/agents/30-days-of-agents/day1-linkedin-research.png)
+
+Sidekick can:
+
+- Search for current professional information
+- Find recent articles, interviews, or posts
+- Provide context about current business activities
+- Organize information for professional networking purposes
+
+**Try company research:**
+
+```text
+I'm interested in learning about Anthropic's recent developments.
+Can you research their latest product announcements, funding news, and key executives?
+```
+
+<Tip>
+  **Pro insight** Sidekick's research goes beyond basic Google searches. It
+  synthesizes professional context that's actually useful for business
+  relationships and decision-making.
+</Tip>
+
+## Step 4: configure your agent settings
+
+<img
+  className="w-80 mx-auto"
+  src="/images/agents/30-days-of-agents/day1-agent-config.png"
+  alt="Agent Configuration - Placeholder"
+/>
+
+### Model selection
+
+Sidekick uses GPT-4.1 as its core model, providing you with cutting-edge AI
+capabilities specifically optimized for agent interactions. For information
+about all available models across the Hypermode platform, visit our
+[model documentation](https://docs.hypermode.com/model-router#available-models).
+
+### Sidebar configuration
+
+Explore the **connections panel** in your sidebar:
+
+- Review available integrations
+- Note which connections are ready to use
+- Identify which tools you might want to connect later
+
+## What just happened?
+
+In just 10 minutes, you've discovered what makes Sidekick different:
+
+**Real-time intelligence** - Sidekick searches current information, not just
+pre-trained knowledge
+
+**Professional research capabilities** - Can research people, companies, and
+industry trends with business context
+
+**Optimized AI model** - Uses GPT-4.1 specifically configured for agent
+interactions and real-world tasks
+
+**Agent behavior** - Takes actions and provides solutions, not just answers
+
+**Integration ready** - Prepared to connect with your tools and workflows
+
+## The power of agent interaction
+
+Unlike traditional AI chat interfaces, Sidekick is designed for ongoing
+collaboration. It learns your preferences, takes real actions, and provides
+current information. This foundation enables everything you'll learn in the
+remaining 29 days.
+
+<Card
+  title="Tomorrow - Day 2"
+  icon="arrow-right"
+  href="/agents/30-days-of-agents/day-2"
+>
+  Get Sidekick to work preparing for a real meeting. Research contacts, connect
+  your calendar, and experience true agent productivity.
+</Card>
+
+## Pro tip for today
+
+Before tomorrow's session, try this experiment:
+
+```text
+Based on our interactions today, what do you think I should focus on learning about agents?
+What seems most relevant to my work style and interests?
+```
+
+This helps Sidekick begin personalizing its approach to your specific needs and
+sets up tomorrow's more advanced interactions.
+
+---
+
+**Time to complete**: ~10 minutes
+
+**Skills learned**: agent interface navigation, web search capabilities,
+professional research, agent configuration, understanding agent vs. chat
+differences
+
+**Next** day 2 - Research contacts and connect your productivity tools
+
+<Tip>
+  **Remember** you're not just learning a new tool—you're developing a new way
+  to work. Sidekick adapts to your style and becomes more helpful with each
+  interaction.
+</Tip>

agents/30-days-of-agents/day-2.mdx

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+---
+title: "Day 2: Meet Your AI Assistant - Research and Calendar Integration"
+sidebarTitle: "Day 2: Meet your AI assistant"
+description:
+  "Put Sidekick to work with real tasks. Research contacts, prep for meetings,
+  and connect your calendar—all through natural conversation."
+---
+
+<Card title="Day 2 challenge" icon="calendar">
+  **Goal**: show value with real productivity tasks
+
+**Theme**: foundation week - agent productivity in action
+
+**Time investment**: ~10 minutes
+
+</Card>
+
+Welcome to Day 2! Yesterday you explored Sidekick's interface and search
+capabilities. Today you'll get Sidekick to work on real productivity
+tasks—researching contacts for meetings, connecting your Google Calendar, and
+experiencing how agents handle actual work scenarios.
+
+Building on yesterday's foundation, you'll see how agent capabilities translate
+into immediate productivity gains.
+
+![Sidekick Interface - Placeholder](/images/agents/30-days-of-agents/sidekick-about.png)
+
+## What you'll accomplish today
+
+- Research a contact for an upcoming meeting
+- Connect your Google Calendar
+- Create a calendar event through conversation
+- Experience how agents think and respond to real work tasks
+
+<Warning>
+  This builds on yesterday's introduction. You'll now see Sidekick in action
+  with real productivity scenarios, not just exploration.
+</Warning>
+
+## Step 1: research your contact
+
+Let's start with a classic scenario: you have a meeting with someone, and you
+want to be prepared. We'll use Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, as our example.
+
+**Start a new conversation with Sidekick** and try this prompt:
+
+```text
+I am meeting with Sam Altman from OpenAI tomorrow.
+Can you research him and prepare some notes for me?
+```
+
+![Sidekick Research - Placeholder](/images/agents/30-days-of-agents/day2-research.png)
+
+Watch how Sidekick:
+
+- Searches for current information about Sam Altman (building on yesterday's web
+  search learning)
+- Organizes findings into actionable meeting notes
+- Provides context that's actually useful for conversation
+- Includes recent developments and OpenAI updates
+
+<Tip>
+  **Agent learning moment**: notice how Sidekick structures information for
+  practical use, not just information dump. This is the difference between
+  search and intelligence.
+</Tip>
+
+## Step 2: connect Google calendar
+
+Now let's connect your Google Calendar so Sidekick can manage your schedule.
+
+1. **Add the Google Calendar connection** from the connections panel
+2. **Complete the OAuth flow** when prompted
+3. **Confirm connection** in your workspace settings
+
+![Google Calendar Connection - Placeholder](/images/agents/30-days-of-agents/day2-calendar-connect.png)
+
+<Info>
+  Google Calendar is already configured in Sidekick. Want access to 2,000+ more
+  connections? [Upgrade to Hypermode Pro](/agents/connections).
+</Info>
+
+## Step 3: create your meeting
+
+With your calendar connected, let's schedule that meeting with Sam Altman:
+
+```text
+Create an event tomorrow at 2pm PT for my meeting with Sam Altman.
+Title it "Meeting with Sam Altman - OpenAI Discussion" and add the research notes you prepared as the description.
+Since we don't have Sam's actual email, please use [YOUR_EMAIL_HERE] as a placeholder for the attendee.
+```
+
+![Calendar Event Creation - Placeholder](/images/agents/30-days-of-agents/day2-create-event.png)
+
+Sidekick:
+
+- Creates the calendar event at the specified time
+- Includes your research notes in the description
+- Confirms the meeting details
+
+## What just happened?
+
+Building on yesterday's exploration, you've now experienced practical agent
+productivity:
+
+**Applied intelligence** - Sidekick didn't just search—it prepared actionable
+meeting notes with current information about Sam Altman and OpenAI
+
+**Real integration** - Connected to your actual tools (Google Calendar)
+
+**Seamless action** - Created the calendar event with research included, not
+just provide suggestions
+
+**Natural workflow** - All through conversation, no forms or complex interfaces
+
+**Current information** - Used web search (from yesterday's learning) to get the
+latest information about your contact
+
+## The power of integrated workflow
+
+Unlike yesterday's exploratory interactions, today you've seen how Sidekick
+connects multiple capabilities—research, calendar integration, and intelligent
+action—into seamless workflows that mirror how you actually work.
+
+<Card
+  title="Tomorrow - Day 3"
+  icon="arrow-right"
+  href="/agents/30-days-of-agents/day-3"
+>
+  Connect more deeply with your schedule. Learn to have Sidekick draft your
+  morning stand-up updates based on your calendar.
+</Card>
+
+## Pro tip for today
+
+Before tomorrow's session, try asking Sidekick:
+
+```text
+What did you learn about my work style and preferences from our interactions yesterday and today?
+```
+
+This begins training Sidekick to understand your specific needs and
+communication style across multiple sessions.
+
+---
+
+**Time to complete**: ~10 minutes
+
+**Skills learned**: practical agent research, calendar integration, workflow
+automation, real-world task delegation
+
+**Next** day 3 - Morning stand-up automation with calendar intelligence
+
+<Tip>
+  **Remember** you're not just using a tool—you're training an assistant. Every
+  interaction teaches Sidekick more about how you work, building on the
+  foundation from Day 1.
+</Tip>