agentic-workflow-automation
Agentic Workflow Automation
Transform AI from a chat interface into a proactive teammate with "arms and legs." By using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic frameworks, you can move beyond "vibe coding" to autonomous execution that saves 8–10 hours of manual work per week.
Core Principles
- Give the Brain "Arms and Legs": An LLM is just a brain; use standardized wrappers (MCP) to give it the ability to touch your data (Snowflake), your communication (Slack), and your production environment (GitHub).
- Start Small, Then Extend: Don't boil the ocean. Automate one specific, repetitive task (like a weekly marketing report) before attempting to build a general-purpose assistant.
- Value Over Code Quality: Focus on whether the agent solves the merchant or customer problem. Use AI to build "disposable" tools that solve immediate needs rather than over-engineering for long-term maintenance.
Implementation Workflow
1. Identify "High-Friction" Integration Points
Look for tasks where humans act as the "glue" between systems.
- Example: Taking data from a SQL database, analyzing it in Excel, and pasting it into a Slide deck.
- Criteria: The task should be well-defined, repetitive, and involve digital tools with APIs.
2. Wrap Tools in Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Instead of writing custom code for every AI interaction, use MCP to create standardized connectors.
More from samarv/shanon
niche-market-opportunity-mapping
A framework for identifying high-margin, low-competition business ideas ("fishing holes") by leveraging personal unfair advantages and avoiding overcrowded markets. Use this when vetting a new startup idea, choosing a niche for a service business, or seeking to pivot an existing product into a more profitable segment.
18b2b-value-negotiation
A framework for defending price and extracting maximum value in B2B sales. Use this skill when a prospect asks for a discount, when transitioning a POC to a commercial deal, or when presenting high-ticket pricing to budget-conscious stakeholders.
18b2b-saas-workflow-strategy
A framework to evaluate the market potential and strategic direction of B2B products based on workflow frequency and organizational breadth. Use it when validating a new startup idea, evaluating a product's "ceiling," or planning a pivot to increase market share.
14agentic-engineering-workflow
Transition from a hands-on "bricklayer" to a high-level "architect" by managing a fleet of autonomous AI agents. Use this when you need to scale engineering output with a small team, handle repetitive migrations/bug fixes, or onboard engineers to complex legacy codebases.
10b2b-category-creation-strategy
A framework for determining when to create a new software category versus winning an existing one, and the tactical steps to define and validate that category. Use this when your product is too disruptive for current labels, when existing categories have negative associations, or when you need to expand your TAM.
9consumer-product-readiness-stack
A framework for assessing and building the five core capabilities required to scale consumer products. Use this when launching a new consumer initiative, diagnosing why a consumer product is stalling, or evaluating a team's readiness to compete in high-growth consumer markets.
8