Workday introduces new capabilities for building and verifying AI agents

Workday Inc. announced new capabilities at its annual developer conference, DevCon 2026, designed to accelerate AI agent development for enterprises. The company introduced Developer Agent, which integrates with tools like Cline, Claude Code, Cursor, and Google Antigravity, allowing developers to build working agents in minutes. It also launched Agent-Ready Tools, which use open-source protocols like Model Context Protocol to connect agents with third-party systems while maintaining Workday’s governance, security, and compliance frameworks. The updates mark the largest refresh to Workday Build since the platform incorporated low-code and no-code tools. Jay Wieczorkowski, vice president and general manager of Workday’s developer platform, emphasized that modern developers must ensure AI agents align with enterprise requirements, including business logic, user roles, and compliance. Unlike generic AI vendors, Workday enables companies to secure proprietary processes while granting developers controlled access. To address security risks in agentic AI—such as code vulnerabilities or data breaches—Workday launched Agent Passport. This framework provides independent verification of agents before deployment, confirming they meet security and compliance standards. Dean Arnold, vice president of Workday’s AI Platform, stated the goal is to allow customers to use these tools across multiple platforms, not just within Workday. The new AgentSkills standard offers over 50 reusable agent skills, streamlining development for enterprise applications. Agent-Ready Tools ensure agents inherit Workday’s data governance and security protocols when integrated with external systems. This approach reduces errors in critical areas like payroll, finance, and customer interactions, where precision is essential. Workday’s updates aim to balance innovation with enterprise-grade security, addressing concerns about AI agents operating in sensitive environments. The company’s focus on verification and controlled access positions it as a leader in taming the risks of agentic AI while expanding development possibilities.