Zapier? n8n? Meet this NEW AI Agent Platform that Just 10×-ed My Workflow

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Jul 2, 2025

Tod Sacerdoti, the Founder of String, introduces an innovative AI agent platform making automation accessible to everyone, not just techies. He shares fascinating use cases, like monitoring Hacker News for specific mentions and effortlessly generating LinkedIn posts from blogs. Tod discusses how natural language prompts simplify automation, allowing users to tackle complex tasks easily. With dynamic code generation at its core, String's intuitive design is set to revolutionize workflow optimization in businesses.

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Hacker News Monitoring Example

Tod created an agent monitoring Hacker News for mentions of MCP, sending updates to Slack.
It smartly limits volume to avoid overwhelming by sending only the most recent relevant articles.

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LinkedIn Post Automation Example

Tod built an agent that generates viral LinkedIn posts from RSS feeds, then saves content to Google Docs.
The output often requires human polishing for the final LinkedIn post voice and style.

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Use Auto Testing Wisely

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Join me as I chat with Tod Sacerdoti about String, a platform that allows users to build AI agents through natural language prompts rather than complex visual workflows. Tod showcases several practical examples of automations, from monitoring Hacker News for specific terms to generating LinkedIn posts from blog content. The platform aims to make automation accessible to non-technical users while providing the power to solve complex business problems.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - String Overview
01:49 - Agent 1: Monitoring Hacker News for MCP mentions
08:15 - Agent 2: Creating LinkedIn posts from RSS feeds
17:14 - Agent 3: Automating Google Analytics Summary
23:53 - Startup Idea: Building businesses on top of String
27:10 - Agent 4: Daily Automation Idea Generator
38:32 - Advice for getting started with String

Checkout String: https://string.com

Key Points:
• String is an AI agent platform that builds AI agents using natural language instead of complex node charts
• The platform allows users to create automations that monitor websites, generate content, and integrate with tools like Slack and Google Docs
• String uses dynamic code generation to go beyond pre-built integrations, enabling more complex use cases
• The platform follows a credit-based pricing model similar to other AI coding platforms

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