agentOS is a portable, open-source runtime environment designed specifically for executing AI agents efficiently, acting as a lightweight operating system tailored for agent-based workloads. It is built using WebAssembly and V8 isolates to provide secure, sandboxed execution without the overhead of traditional containers or virtual machines. The system is optimized for extremely fast startup times, with near-instant cold starts that allow agents to be created and executed in milliseconds. AgentOS is designed to run directly within an application process, enabling agents to interact with host functions and resources without network overhead or complex orchestration layers. It includes a permission-based security model that restricts access to system resources such as file systems and networks by default, ensuring safe execution of potentially untrusted code.
Features
- Ultra-fast agent startup times with near-zero cold starts
- WebAssembly and V8-based sandboxing for secure execution
- Runs directly within application processes without containers
- Permission-based security model with granular resource control
- Supports integration with host functions and external tools
- Portable deployment across local, cloud, and container environments