What is the 'Neural Link'?

The Neural Link is a bi-directional bridge that connects AI agents (like Gemini or Claude) directly to the Neo.mjs runtime. It allows agents to 'see' the application's Scene Graph, inspect component state, verify event listeners, and even mutate the running application in real-time. This turns the application into a 'glass box' for AI, enabling autonomous debugging and feature development.

Why is Neo.mjs called an 'Application Engine' instead of a framework?

Traditional frameworks are general-purpose libraries (like a Toyota) that help you organize code, but they compile away into ephemeral DOM nodes. Neo.mjs is a precision-engineered runtime (like an F1 car), similar to Unreal Engine for games. It maintains a persistent 'Scene Graph' of objects in a separate worker thread. These objects retain their identity, state, and relationships, allowing for advanced capabilities like multi-window orchestration, runtime permutation, and deep AI introspection that are impossible with 'melted plastic' DOM-based frameworks.

What is 'Context Engineering'?

Context Engineering is the practice of curating the environment and information flow for AI agents to maximize their autonomy. In Neo.mjs, this is implemented via three Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers: a Knowledge Base for semantic code understanding, a Memory Core for learning from past sessions, and a GitHub Workflow server for project management. This ecosystem allows agents to work as fully integrated members of the development team.

What is 'Object Permanence' in the context of Neo.mjs?

In Neo.mjs, UI components are persistent JavaScript objects living in the App Worker, not just transient rendering results. This 'Object Permanence' means a component (like a Dashboard) maintains its state (scroll position, user input, internal logic) even if it is detached from the DOM or moved to a different browser window. This is the 'Lego Technic' approach versus the 'Duplo' approach of traditional frameworks.

What is an 'Agent Operating System'?

Neo.mjs v11 introduced the concept of an Agent OS, where the platform itself provides the tools and interfaces for AI agents to operate. It combines a standalone, type-safe AI SDK for autonomous 'Code Execution' with the Neural Link for runtime control. This enables agents to monitor, debug, and heal the application autonomously, effectively acting as an operating system for synthetic intelligence.

How does Neo.mjs handle multi-window applications?

Neo.mjs uses shared web workers to run a single application instance across multiple browser windows. All windows share the same application state and data in real-time. Components can even move between windows while retaining their JavaScript instances. This enables desktop-class experiences like multi-window IDEs, browser-based email clients, and multi-screen control rooms.

What makes Neo.mjs different from React, Angular, or Vue?

Neo.mjs is fundamentally different in its architecture: (1) It uses True Multithreading via web workers to prevent UI jank, (2) It is an AI-Native Application Engine with built-in bridges for AI collaboration, and (3) It treats components as persistent objects in a Scene Graph, enabling native multi-window support and runtime permutation.

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id	7390
title	Create a "Sighted" Development Demo
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createdAt	Oct 6, 2025, 12:38 PM
updatedAt	Jan 9, 2026, 1:58 AM
githubUrl	https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/7390
author	tobiu
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Create a "Sighted" Development Demo

Name: Neo.mjs Application Engine
Author: Neo.mjs

Closed v11.19.0 enhancementhelp wantedgood first issuestalehacktoberfest

tobiu commented on Oct 6, 2025, 12:38 PM

This ticket is for creating a proof-of-concept demo of the new "Sighted" Development Workflow. The demo will showcase the agent's ability to develop a component while interactively verifying it and generating tests.

Acceptance Criteria

A simple new component is created using the "Sighted" Development Workflow.
A screen recording or a detailed blog post is created that demonstrates the entire process, including: a. The agent writing the code for the component. b. The agent using the MCP server to inspect the DOM and verify the component's rendering. c. The agent generating a Playwright test for the component.
The demo serves as a learning resource and a showcase of the new capabilities.

tobiu added the enhancement label on Oct 6, 2025, 12:38 PM

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yashgoyal0110 Oct 6, 2025, 12:44 PM

Hey @tobiu Assign please!

tobiu Oct 6, 2025, 1:05 PM

Hi, and thanks for your interest. This is a pretty exciting R&D topic.

Let me give you some input: https://developer.chrome.com/blog/chrome-devtools-mcp (just released => September 23)

The goal is to integrate this into the existing AI native workflow(s).

You need to read these ones: https://github.com/neomjs/neo/blob/dev/.github/WORKING_WITH_AGENTS.md https://github.com/neomjs/neo/blob/dev/.github/AI_QUICK_START.md

Hint: the devtools MCP server requires Node 22.12.0 LTS or a newer LTS

I also strongly recommend to join the Slack and / or Discord Channels: https://join.slack.com/t/neomjs/shared_invite/zt-6c50ueeu-3E1~M4T9xkNnb~M_prEEOA https://discord.gg/6p8paPq

Let me know in case you are still up for the task! If so, I will assign the ticket to you.

@github-actions - 2026-01-05T03:23:18Z

This issue is stale because it has been open for 90 days with no activity.

2026-01-05T03:23:19Z @github-actions added the stale label

tobiu Jan 9, 2026, 1:57 AM

Input from Gemini 3 Pro:

✦ Status Update: Obsolete

The concept of a "Sighted" demo using Chrome DevTools is now deprecated. We are moving towards "Neural Link" demos, where agents interact with the application engine directly rather than the browser DOM.

Action: Closing as superseded.

tobiu closed this issue on Jan 9, 2026, 1:58 AM