Go Pro-Code with AI: Your Agentforce DX Resource Guide
Welcome! If you’ve just come from the “Agentforce DX: Pro-Code Tools for AI Agent Dev” session, you’re ready to make the dream of deploying an AI agent as simple as pushing an Apex class a reality.
The key to zero context switching and maximum velocity lies in treating the AI agent as a first-class metadata component. We’ve compiled the essential resources—from hands-on projects to deep-dive documentation—to help you start building with the Salesforce CLI and VS Code today.
Start Here
Trailhead: Create an Agent Using Pro-Code Tools
https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/projects/create-an-agent-using-pro-code-tools/get-started-with-agentforce-dx
Hands-on project that walks you through the full workflow with CLI commands.
Official Guide: Build Agents with Agentforce DX
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/einstein/genai/guide/agent-dx.html
The main developer guide covering how to sync projects, use version control, and integrate with CI/CD.
Tools & Setup
VS Code Extension: Agentforce DX
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=salesforce.salesforcedx-vscode-agents
Build, preview, and test agents right from your IDE.
Set Up Your Environment
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/einstein/genai/guide/agent-dx-set-up-env.html
Configure your dev environment with agent-specific setup.
CLI Command Reference
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.sfdx_cli_reference.meta/sfdx_cli_reference/cli_reference_agent_commands_unified.htm
All the agent commands: create, activate, test, generate specs.
Testing & Deployment
Test an Agent Guide
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/einstein/genai/guide/agent-dx-test.html
Generate test specs, run automated tests, integrate into CI/CD pipelines.
Agent API Reference
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/einstein/genai/references/agent-api
Build headless agents and integrate them into third-party apps.
API Getting Started
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/einstein/genai/guide/agent-api-get-started.html
Start sessions, send messages, receive responses via REST API.
Learn More
Get Ready for Agentforce (Trail)
https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/trails/get-ready-for-agentforce
Foundational trail on Agentforce concepts and business value.
TDX25 Trailmix: Agentforce for Developers
https://trailhead.salesforce.com/users/strailhead/trailmixes/tdx25-agentforce-for-devs
Curated collection from Trailblazer DX ’25.
Video: Introducing Agentforce DX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jblSVPb9Vrk
Watch the tools in action: create with natural language, test from IDE, integrate with CI/CD.
AI-Powered Development
Agentforce for Developers Extension
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/einstein-for-devs/overview
AI assistant that helps you write code, generate tests, and build faster with natural language.
DF25 Presentation
Quick Reference
Full Developer Reference Hub
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/einstein/genai/references/agentforce-dx
Central hub for all APIs and references.
Release Notes
https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=release-notes.rn_tools_agentforce_dx.htm&language=en_US&release=256&type=5
Stay current with new features and updates.
Ready to build? Start with the Trailhead project, install the VS Code extension, and you’ll be creating agents in minutes. The goal is to make agent configuration feel as natural as creating Apex classes or LWCs — same tools, same workflow, just more intelligent.
Questions? Hit up the Agentforce Developer Community or drop feedback in the GitHub repo.
Happy building! 🎉
