AttiqLab is a primary example of the 'agent-as-worker' trend in the AI ecosystem. They are among the first specialized agencies to build their entire business model around Claude Code, Anthropic's command-line agent. By using agents to perform the bulk of the coding, they demonstrate how the unit cost of software production is falling and how the role of the developer is shifting toward that of an architect or 'agent handler.'
Beyond just using agents internally, AttiqLab is an active participant in building the agent stack for others. They develop RAG systems and autonomous AI agents for clients using the Vercel AI SDK. This makes them both a consumer and a provider in the agent economy, helping companies integrate agentic capabilities into their own SaaS platforms and internal workflows.
AttiqLab is a software development shop built on the premise that the traditional engineering model is too slow and expensive for the current market. Based in the Netherlands, the firm is led by Fred van Rijswijk, a veteran with 25 years in software development. The company’s core distinction is its reliance on Claude Code, Anthropic’s terminal-based agent for coding tasks. Unlike traditional agencies that staff projects with multiple junior and mid-level developers, AttiqLab uses a 'Human + AI' approach where a senior architect guides an agentic workflow to produce production-ready code.
The process is designed to collapse the time between discovery and deployment. AttiqLab offers a fixed-price proof of concept (POC) for €5,000, promising a working prototype in 48 to 72 hours. This isn't just a UI mockup; it is a deployed application on Vercel with core functionality, database integration, and handoff documentation. For full-scale production applications, the company operates on a monthly subscription of €10,000, which includes unlimited features during the build and 30 days of post-launch support.
AttiqLab avoids experimentation with unproven tools, opting for a 'battle-tested' stack that integrates well with LLMs. Their primary technologies include Next.js and Astro for front-end development, Supabase and Convex for back-end and database management, and the Vercel AI SDK. By standardizing on this stack, they ensure that the code generated by Claude Code is clean and consistent across projects. This consistency allows the human supervisor to focus on high-level architecture and quality review rather than debugging syntax errors.
The agency builds a range of products including SaaS platforms, multi-tenant architectures, and internal tools like admin dashboards and automation scripts. They specifically highlight their ability to build AI-powered tools, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and custom AI agents. This creates a recursive loop where they use agents to build the next generation of agentic software for their clients.
In the current market, AttiqLab sits between high-end custom software consultancies and 'no-code' tools. Traditional agencies struggle to match their speed and fixed-price transparency, while no-code tools often hit walls when a project requires custom integrations or complex logic. AttiqLab’s sweet spot is the 'medium-complexity' application that needs to be in production within weeks, not months.
While the company is small—LinkedIn data suggests a team size of 1 to 10 employees—the efficiency of their agent-driven workflow allows them to handle projects that would typically require a larger headcount. They emphasize results over process, delivering daily updates via Loom rather than engaging in the meeting-heavy cycles common in traditional agile development. For founders, the appeal is a reduction in the 'bloated' costs of traditional development teams while maintaining the quality expected from senior developers.
A working prototype delivered in 48-72 hours for a fixed price.