Langchain Typescript Quickstart
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This skill provides a structured workflow for developers to initialize a local LangChain agent using TypeScript. It ensures adherence to the official documentation while maintaining a clean project structure. The process includes selecting a preferred LLM provider, setting up a dedicated directory, managing environment variables securely, and executing a functional weather agent example.
What it does
- Initializes a new project directory for LangChain development.
- Prompts the user to select a specific LLM provider and model.
- Configures the project to use the selected model while remaining model-agnostic.
- Sets up a secure .env file for API key management.
- Installs necessary provider-specific packages.
- Executes a sample weather agent to verify the local setup.
When to use it
- When you need to quickly prototype a LangChain agent locally.
- When you want to experiment with different LLM providers using a consistent codebase.
- When you are starting a new project and want to follow official LangChain best practices.
Advantages
- Ensures project isolation by creating a dedicated directory.
- Promotes security by keeping API keys in gitignored environment files.
- Provides flexibility by allowing users to switch between various LLM providers.
- Reduces setup friction by automating the scaffolding process.
Usage examples
- “Help me set up a new LangChain agent in TypeScript.”
- The agent will create a new directory, ask for your preferred model, configure the environment, and run a basic weather agent example.
Install
Download the skill as a ZIP:
https://mp-staging.autogineer.com/agent-skills/langchain-ai/langchain-typescript-quickstart/downloadUnzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:
mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip langchain-typescript-quickstart.zip -d .agents/skills
Documentation by LangChain
LangChain TypeScript quickstart
Follow the live docs — do not invent an alternate API from memory:
https://docs.langchain.com/oss/javascript/langchain/quickstart
Fetch that page (Docs MCP or HTTP) and implement what it shows (weather agent + createAgent). Requires Node 22+.
Local setup constraints
Apply these on top of the quickstart (they keep setup minimal and model-agnostic):
Ask which provider/model to use. Showcase that LangChain is model-agnostic. Suggested prompt:
Which model should this agent use? Pass a
provider:modelstring — e.g.openai:gpt-5.5,anthropic:claude-sonnet-5,google-genai:gemini-2.5-flash-lite. Default if you're unsure:anthropic:claude-sonnet-5.Swap the quickstart's model string for their choice (or the default).
Create a new directory (e.g.
langchain-agent/) and do all work there — do not pollute the open project.Only secret: the provider API key in
.env(gitignored). No LangSmith / Tavily unless they ask. Prefer they edit.envthemselves — don't paste keys into chat.Install the provider package needed for their model if the quickstart's base install isn't enough.
Run the example, show output, then stop. Point to
langchain-fundamentalsfor next steps.
Files
- ATTRIBUTION.mdAdded by AutoGineer924 B
- LICENSELicence file added by AutoGineer1.0 KiB
- SKILL.md1.5 KiB
LICENSE
MIT License Copyright (c) LangChain, Inc. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
Requirements and compatibility
Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta
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Needs: Needs an API key
Security
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Attribution and licence
- Published by
- LangChain
- Publisher
- LangChain (Official)
- Source
- langchain-ai/langchain-skills · config/skills/langchain-typescript-quickstart · commit 126c384
- Licence
- MIT License (redistribution allowed)
- LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
- ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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