Matt Carey and Aron Carroll write about @cloudflare/computer, an open-source library designed to provide a scalable runtime for agentic systems. By offering a durable virtual filesystem backed by SQLite alongside diverse execution environments—including lightweight isolates and full Linux containers—the package allows models to perform tasks ranging from simple file manipulation to complex code execution. This architecture aims to solve the scalability issues inherent in providing dedicated containerized compute for every concurrent agent, enabling massive horizontal scaling through Cloudflare's isolate-based infrastructure.
- The virtual filesystem is backed by SQLite and can be populated via cloud storage or source control
- Isolates use just-bash to translate shell commands into JavaScript runs within dynamic workers
- Container runtimes employ Filesystem in Userspace (FUSE) mounts to sync files between the container and the workspace
- The virtual filesystem is backed by SQLite and can be populated via cloud storage or source control
- Isolates use just-bash to translate shell commands into JavaScript runs within dynamic workers
- Container runtimes employ Filesystem in Userspace (FUSE) mounts to sync files between the container and the workspace
This article discusses the latest developments in AI agents, including the launch of Perplexity Computer, the shift from 'vibe coding' to 'agentic engineering', the standardization efforts around AI agents, and OpenAI's new deal with the Pentagon after Anthropic was dropped.
* **Multi-Agent Desktops Expand:**
* Perplexity launches "Computer" – easy-use digital worker.
* Notion & Anthropic boost agent capabilities via plugins.
* **Agent Standards Emerge:**
* Anthropic releases "Agent Skills" repository (GitHub).
* OpenAI adopts similar architecture.
* Agentic AI Foundation forming for standardization.
* **Agentic Engineering Takes Hold:**
* Karpathy: "Vibe coding" outdated.
* Focus shifts to code understanding & agent steering.
* **Cloudflare Optimizes for Agents:**
* "Markdown for Agents" reduces token usage on webpages.
* No website owner code changes needed.
* **Pentagon Shifts AI Partners:**
* Pentagon stops using Anthropic products (values concerns).
* OpenAI wins Pentagon deal – stipulations on surveillance/weapons.
* Potentially weaker safeguards than Anthropic.
* **Multi-Agent Desktops Expand:**
* Perplexity launches "Computer" – easy-use digital worker.
* Notion & Anthropic boost agent capabilities via plugins.
* **Agent Standards Emerge:**
* Anthropic releases "Agent Skills" repository (GitHub).
* OpenAI adopts similar architecture.
* Agentic AI Foundation forming for standardization.
* **Agentic Engineering Takes Hold:**
* Karpathy: "Vibe coding" outdated.
* Focus shifts to code understanding & agent steering.
* **Cloudflare Optimizes for Agents:**
* "Markdown for Agents" reduces token usage on webpages.
* No website owner code changes needed.
* **Pentagon Shifts AI Partners:**
* Pentagon stops using Anthropic products (values concerns).
* OpenAI wins Pentagon deal – stipulations on surveillance/weapons.
* Potentially weaker safeguards than Anthropic.
