WorkBuddy Zero-to-One Beginner Guide: A Step-by-Step Practical Manual
I used to hold a strong bias against domestic Chinese Agent frameworks.
When Claude Code and Codex launched, I used them extensively. They read files, write code, run commands, and execute continuous multi-step tasks smoothly. Naturally, I assumed foreign developer-centric tools had raised the bar so high that domestic products would struggle to catch up.
However, I realized my perspective was too narrow. Evaluating an AI Agent is not just about raw model intelligence; it hinges on the entire runtime ecosystem.
The Determining Factor: Native Workflow Ecosystem
Can users plug in models immediately? Are tools and skills pre-configured? Is the Chinese workspace natural and frictionless? Are there zero networking barriers? Can permissions and file operations be transparently reviewed? These micro-interactions dictate whether an Agent becomes part of everyday work.
1. Installation & Effortless Onboarding
Seamless multi-platform installation with instant WeChat/Phone login
Daily credit grants upon login with referral rewards
2. Modes & Task Specialization
Choose mode first: Daily Office, Coding Development, or Creative Design
1. Daily Office Mode
Tailored for general users dealing with documents, spreadsheets, slides, and meeting minutes.
2. Coding Development Mode
Designed for engineers, web builders, and automation script writers with pre-installed toolchains.
3. Creative Design Mode
Integrates visual design skills and presentation structuring for polished aesthetic deliverables.
Built-in DeepSeek, GLM, MiniMax, Kimi, and intelligent Auto routing
3. Custom Models & Bring-Your-Own-Key (BYOK)
Connect your custom Base URL, API Key, Model Identifier, and reasoning depth
When your built-in credits expire, you can freely connect third-party AI endpoints without consuming system quota.
4. Workspace Isolation & Safe Permissions
Default safe authorization prevents accidental overwriting or data leakage
Never grant full computer access right away. Create dedicated task workspaces, define strict output constraints, and verify intermediate edits before giving broader permissions.