Steamship is a platform for building and deploying AI agents in the cloud. It provides a Python SDK and command-line tools so developers can create, customize, and run agents without managing servers.
Key features
- Serverless hosting with automatic scaling and no manual infrastructure setup
- Agent customization, including behavior and “personality” settings
- Media workflows, such as image generation and file processing
- Vector search for fast retrieval across large datasets
- Integrations with external services
Who it’s for
Steamship is aimed at developers, startups, small teams, and businesses that can work in Python. Common use cases include:
- Chatbots and virtual assistants
- Data processing and automation services
Getting started
Install the Python SDK, connect via the CLI, write your agent code, set parameters, and deploy to the cloud. A free tier is available for testing. Pricing is for hosting only, with no separate charge for model usage.

