actionable ai

Free guide

The 3-Step Plan / Build / Test Framework

Plan it in Claude's Plan Mode. Build it together. Test it. Same 3-step framework I use to ship every agent in my businesses, walked through with the inbox agent that replaced my email.

  • The exact 3-step framework I use for every agent I ship: Plan, Build, Test
  • How to use Plan Mode in Claude to design the agent before writing any code
  • The conversational prompt template that gets you a working inbox agent in under 2 hours
  • Advanced appendix: the power-user build prompt for when you want full control

Instant access

Get the free guide

3-step Plan/Build/Test framework for building your first Claude agent. Inbox triage, draft replies, dashboard interface.

One-time signup. Every guide in the vault unlocks with it.

A look inside

What's inside

01

What You'll Learn

The exact 3 step framework for every agent you ship: Plan, Build, Test How to use Plan Mode in Claude to design the agent before writing a line of code The conversational prompt template that gets you a working inbox agent in under 2 hours Advanced appendix: the power user build

02

What An AI Agent Actually Is

The difference is autonomy.

03

The Plan / Build / Test Framework

Every agent follows the same 3 step pattern.

About the author

Cooper Simson

Founder of Actionable AI. 30,000+ operators read the newsletter.

Good to know

Questions, answered

Is this guide free?

Yes. Enter your details and you can open the full guide immediately.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. The guide explains the work in practical steps and calls out technical details only when they matter.

What happens after I enter my email?

The guide opens from this page. If the guide email is enabled, you will also receive a link for later.