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The Swarms Marketplace offers two primary product types: Agents and Prompts. While both are designed to enhance AI capabilities, they serve different purposes and have distinct features.

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Quick Comparison

FeatureAgentsPrompts
Code✅ Contains executable code❌ No code
Requirements✅ Package dependencies❌ None
Environment Variables✅ Configurable❌ None
Export to ChatGPT❌ Not available✅ Available
Export to Claude❌ Not available✅ Available
View ModesOverview, JSON MetadataChat, Preview, Markdown, Text, Framework, API
Downloadable Files✅ Code files❌ Text only

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Agents

Agents are autonomous AI entities with executable code. They contain implementation logic that can be run, configured, and integrated into your applications.

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Key Features

Executable Code

Agents include actual code (Python, JavaScript, etc.) that implements the agent’s logic and behaviors.

Package Requirements

Agents specify their dependencies, showing which packages need to be installed (e.g., pip install swarms).

Environment Variables

Agents can require environment variables for API keys and configuration.

Downloadable Files

Download the agent’s code files directly from the marketplace.

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Agent Page Sections

When viewing an agent in the marketplace, you’ll see:
  • Overview - Description, use cases, and general information
  • JSON Metadata - Structured data about the agent
  • Requirements - List of packages and installation commands
  • Environment Variables - Required configuration variables
  • Agent Code - The full implementation code with syntax highlighting

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Best For

  • Complex automation tasks
  • Multi-step workflows
  • Integration with external APIs and tools
  • Custom logic and behaviors
  • Reusable code components

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Prompts

Prompts are system prompt templates without any code. They define how an AI should behave, respond, and process information through natural language instructions.

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Key Features

No Code Required

Prompts are pure text instructions—no programming knowledge needed to use them.

Export to ChatGPT

One-click export to use the prompt directly in ChatGPT.

Export to Claude

One-click export to use the prompt directly in Claude.

Multiple View Modes

View prompts in different formats: Chat, Preview, Markdown, Text, Framework, or API.

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Prompt Page Sections

When viewing a prompt in the marketplace, you’ll see:
  • Main Prompt - The full prompt text with multiple view options:
    • Chat - Interactive chat preview
    • Preview - Formatted preview
    • Markdown - Raw markdown format
    • Text - Plain text format
    • Framework - Format for Swarms Framework integration
    • API - Format for API integration

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Export to AI Platforms

Prompts include an “Export to AI” feature that allows you to:
  • Export directly to ChatGPT for immediate use
  • Export directly to Claude for immediate use
This makes it easy to try prompts across different AI platforms without manual copying.

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Best For

  • System prompts for AI assistants
  • Persona definitions
  • Task-specific instructions
  • Role-playing scenarios
  • Structured output templates

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When to Use Each

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Choose Agents When:

  • You need custom logic and automation
  • Your solution requires specific packages or dependencies
  • You want to run code locally or in your infrastructure
  • You’re building complex multi-agent workflows
  • You need integration with external APIs or databases

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Choose Prompts When:

  • You want to define AI behavior without coding
  • You need portable instructions that work across platforms
  • You want to quickly test prompts in ChatGPT or Claude
  • You’re creating persona or role definitions
  • You want to share prompt engineering techniques

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Availability Across Platforms

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Agents

Agents are available through:
  • Swarms Python Framework - Import and run directly
  • Swarms API - Access via REST API

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Prompts

Prompts are available through:
  • Swarms Python Framework - Use as system prompts
  • Swarms API - Query and retrieve via REST API
  • Swarms Chat - Use directly in the chat interface
  • ChatGPT - Export and use
  • Claude - Export and use

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Examples

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Agent Example

An agent like “ETF Analysis BatchedGridWorkflow” includes:
  • Python code for risk analysis and quantitative evaluation
  • Requirements: swarms, httpx
  • Environment variables: SWARMS_API_KEY
  • Downloadable main.py file

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Prompt Example

A prompt like “Medical Researcher System Prompt” includes:
  • Detailed instructions for clinical research analysis
  • Multiple view formats (Chat, Markdown, Text, etc.)
  • Export options to ChatGPT and Claude
  • No code or dependencies

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Summary

Agents = Code + Logic + Dependencies → For developers building automated solutionsPrompts = Instructions + Templates → For anyone defining AI behavior without code
Both product types can be tokenized on the marketplace and are subject to the same quality validation process. Choose the type that best fits your needs and technical requirements.