# Manicule blog

What we learn doing Agent Relations for devtools companies: how AI agents find, choose and use developer tools, and what changes their answers.

## [Agents are choosing the stack now. We raised $1.3M to help devtools get picked.](/blog/agents-are-choosing-the-stack)

November 7, 2026 · Naman Bansal

Manicule raised a $1.3M seed co-led by Y Combinator and Broom Ventures. Why AI agents now pick developer tools, and how we help devtools get recommended.