BuildKit 2.0
BuildKit 2.0 is an AI-powered integration platform that enables developers to generate AI tools and MCP servers for any integration with a single prompt, streamlining the process of connecting applications to various tools and services.
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Product Information
Updated:Sep 16, 2025
What is BuildKit 2.0
BuildKit 2.0 is a comprehensive agentic tooling platform developed by Pica that revolutionizes how developers create and manage integrations. It serves as the foundation layer for AI agents and SaaS applications, providing built-in authentication and seamless connection capabilities. The platform is designed to work with various frameworks including Vercel AI SDK, LangChain, and MCP (Multi-Connection Protocol), making it versatile for different development environments.
Key Features of BuildKit 2.0
BuildKit 2.0 is a comprehensive development toolkit that enables developers to create AI-powered integrations and tools with minimal coding effort. It provides a streamlined way to connect applications to hundreds of tools and services through a single prompt-based interface, handling authentication, schema definitions, and execution processes automatically while supporting major frameworks like Vercel AI SDK, LangChain, and MCP Server.
Prompt-Based Tool Generation: Create integration tools and MCP servers using natural language prompts without writing complex code
Universal API Connection: Access over 21,000 actions through standardized endpoints with automatic authentication and schema handling
Multi-Framework Support: Seamless integration with popular frameworks including Vercel AI SDK, LangChain, and MCP Server
Secure Authentication: Built-in AuthKit component for secure, multi-tenant authentication allowing users to connect third-party services directly
Use Cases of BuildKit 2.0
Email Integration Automation: Build tools to fetch and process emails from services like Gmail with minimal setup time
AI Agent Development: Create AI agents that can interact with various APIs and services through standardized interfaces
Enterprise Tool Integration: Connect and automate workflows between different enterprise tools and services
Pros
Rapid development with minimal coding required
Extensive integration support with 21,000+ actions
Secure and standardized authentication handling
Cons
Requires API keys and proper setup for each integration
Dependency on third-party services and their availability
How to Use BuildKit 2.0
Install Pica MCP Server: Update MCP Settings JSON in your development environment by adding Pica MCP Server configuration with your API key from app.picaos.com/settings/api-keys
Connect Gmail Account: Connect your Gmail account to Pica to enable email fetching functionality
Set Up Starter Project: Clone the BuildKit starter repository (git clone https://github.com/picahq/buildkit-vercel-ai-starter.git), install dependencies (npm install), and set up environment variables in .env.local file with your OpenAI API key
Add BuildKit Rules: Create .cursor/rules/buildkit.mdc file in your project root and paste the BuildKit rules for LLM understanding
Start Development Server: Run 'npm run dev' and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the chat interface
Verify Setup: Test the setup by asking 'What connections do I have in Pica?' to confirm Gmail connection is working
Create AI Tool: Use the prompt 'Create me a tool called fetchGmailEmails in my Vercel AI SDK agent for fetching my Gmail unread emails and returning the content using BuildKit'
BuildKit 2.0 FAQs
BuildKit 2.0 is a tool that allows developers to generate AI tools and MCP servers for various integrations using a single prompt. It simplifies the process of building integrations by handling technical details like API keys and complex setups.
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