ai-sdk

Guide developers using the AI SDK for agents, chat, and RAG features.

28|2|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MyPrototypeWhat/context-chef --skill ai-sdk-myprototypewhat
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ai-sdk
Source: https://github.com/MyPrototypeWhat/context-chef/tree/main/.agents/skills/ai-sdk
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MyPrototypeWhat/context-chef --skill ai-sdk-myprototypewhat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Answers developers’ questions about the Vercel AI SDK and helps them build reliable AI-powered features without relying on outdated APIs or guesswork.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Correct-by-construction API guidance: Verifies AI SDK behavior using local docs/source (and falls back to ai-sdk.dev when needed).
  • Provider-agnostic model selection: Guides safe model/provider usage, including how to fetch current model IDs from the AI Gateway.
  • Framework-appropriate integration: Covers agent creation patterns, tool calling, streaming, structured output, and frontend hooks like useChat/useCompletion.

Quick Start

Ask how to implement your specific use case (e.g., generateText or tool calling) with the latest AI SDK patterns, and request the exact API details you should use.

Frequently Asked Questions about ai-sdk

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement tool calling with the Vercel AI SDK?

To implement tool calling, use the AI SDK's tool definition APIs to bind functions to your model. The SDK handles passing tool schemas to the provider and parsing the returned tool calls for execution in your agent workflow.

How do I stream AI text generation responses to the frontend?

Stream AI text generation by configuring the SDK's streaming APIs on the backend and consuming the stream on the frontend. This provides real-time token-by-token rendering for chat interfaces.

What is the best way to get structured output from AI models?

Get structured output by defining a schema and passing it to the AI SDK's generation functions. The SDK enforces the schema against the model's response to return typed, reliable data.

Does the useChat React hook work with different AI providers?

The useChat React hook works across different AI providers by connecting to backend API routes handling the SDK logic. This abstraction allows seamless frontend integration regardless of the underlying model.

How do I fetch current model IDs when using the Vercel AI Gateway?

Fetch current model IDs by querying the Vercel AI Gateway before initializing your provider. This ensures your application references valid, available models and prevents provider mismatch errors.

Why does my AI SDK implementation return outdated API errors?

AI SDK implementations return outdated API errors when using deprecated syntax. Verify behavior against the installed package source or ai-sdk.dev to ensure correct-by-construction API usage.