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	8369
title	Refactor Features & ContentBox: Modernize Design and Content
state	Closed
labels	enhancementdesignai
assignees	tobiu
createdAt	Jan 6, 2026, 10:46 PM
updatedAt	Jan 6, 2026, 11:17 PM
githubUrl	https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/8369
author	tobiu
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Refactor Features & ContentBox: Modernize Design and Content

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

Closed v11.19.0 enhancementdesignai

tobiu commented on Jan 6, 2026, 10:46 PM

Modernize the Features section and the reusable ContentBox component to align with the new "Application Engine" branding and content strategy.

Goals:

Refactor ContentBox.mjs: Update the component to use modern VDOM structure (semantic HTML), clean semantic styling variables (removing legacy hex codes), and ensure it serves as the "source of truth" for feature cards.
Update Features.mjs Content: Replace the outdated feature list with the 6 core "Engine Subsystems" defined in the README (OMT, Scene Graph, JSON Blueprints, State Provider, Multi-Window, Zero-Build).
Visual Consistency: Ensure ContentBox styling matches the aesthetic established in AiToolchain (clean borders, neutral backgrounds, GT-Planar font).
Refactor AiToolchain.mjs: Update it to utilize the improved ContentBox component instead of manual VDOM, enforcing consistency across the page.

Files:

apps/portal/view/home/ContentBox.mjs & .scss
apps/portal/view/home/parts/Features.mjs
apps/portal/view/home/parts/AiToolchain.mjs
resources/scss/src/apps/portal/home/parts/Features.scss

tobiu added the enhancement label on Jan 6, 2026, 10:46 PM

tobiu added the design label on Jan 6, 2026, 10:46 PM

tobiu added the ai label on Jan 6, 2026, 10:46 PM

tobiu assigned to @tobiu on Jan 6, 2026, 10:47 PM

tobiu closed this issue on Jan 6, 2026, 11:17 PM

tobiu Jan 6, 2026, 11:17 PM

Input from Gemini 3 Pro:

✦ Scope Update & Implementation Report

The scope of this ticket was expanded during implementation to ensure a cohesive result across the homepage.

Completed Actions:

ContentBox Refactoring: Converted to a clean VDOM-based component with semantic styling, serving as the shared foundation for both "Features" and "AI Toolchain" sections.

Features Section: Updated to match the "6 Engine Subsystems" defined in the README.

AI Toolchain Refinement:

Refactored to use the new ContentBox.

Scope Extension: Significantly expanded the card content to include detailed, technically accurate bullet points (e.g., "Code Execution Patterns", "Live Runtime Mutation") based on the latest architectural discussions.

Layout Polish: Fixed grid alignment issues and hover-state clipping by refining the SCSS for both sections.

This establishes a consistent "Feature Card" language across the Portal.

tobiu referenced in commit 9d6e406 - "Refactor Features & ContentBox: Modernize Design and Content #8369" on Jan 6, 2026, 11:58 PM

jonnyamsp referenced in commit 98a1f48 - "feat(portal): Modernize Feature Cards & AI Toolchain (resolves #8369) on Jan 7, 2026, 2:25 PM