Show HN: Rivet – open-source AI Agent dev env with real-world applications

The article introduces Rivet, an open-source visual AI programming environment, developed to address the complexities of building and debugging AI agents, particularly in scenarios involving legal contracts. The core problem was the difficulty in debugging complex agent logic and the instability caused by changes. Rivet aims to solve this by providing a visual environment that simplifies development and debugging. The article highlights the positive impact Rivet had on the development team's ability to build and maintain AI agents.