AI didn't write our SDK. It changed how we built it.
Aug 28, 2026Mike North
Summary
This post details how AI agents, specifically 'Minions,' were used in the development of Stripe's extensibility SDK. It emphasizes that AI did not write the SDK but significantly changed the development process by assisting with prototyping, drafting specifications, and providing persistent guidance. The post highlights the iterative process of using AI-generated code, human review, and refinement to bring ideas to a reviewable shape faster, focusing on the workflow and tooling that enabled this accelerated development cycle.
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