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.

Frontmatter

id	8655
title	Enhance Header Canvas Shockwave Physics & Interaction
state	Closed
labels	enhancementai
assignees	tobiu
createdAt	Jan 14, 2026, 10:26 PM
updatedAt	Jan 14, 2026, 11:10 PM
githubUrl	https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/8655
author	tobiu
commentsCount	1
parentIssue	8630
subIssues	[]
subIssuesCompleted	0
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closedAt	Jan 14, 2026, 11:10 PM

Enhance Header Canvas Shockwave Physics & Interaction

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

Closed v11.22.0 enhancementai

tobiu commented on Jan 14, 2026, 10:26 PM

Objective

Elevate the "Shockwave" effect from a simple visual overlay to a physics-based interaction that affects the entire canvas ecosystem. Additionally, ensure the effect triggers consistently on all toolbar elements, including buttons.

Features

Wave Displacement: Active shockwaves should physically displace the "Split Stream" energy strands, creating a traveling pulse (amplitude spike) that follows the shockwave ring.
Particle Repulsion: The "Ether" particles should be repelled by the expanding shockwave front, brightening momentarily to simulate energy transfer.
Universal Interaction: Ensure clicks on Neo.button.Base items (which might stop propagation) still trigger the shockwave. This requires implementing capture: true listeners on the HeaderToolbar.

Implementation

HeaderCanvas.mjs (SharedWorker): Update calculateStrandGeometry and drawParticles to factor in shockwaves state.
HeaderToolbar.mjs (AppWorker): Switch click listener to use {options: {capture: true}}.

tobiu added the enhancement label on Jan 14, 2026, 10:26 PM

tobiu added the ai label on Jan 14, 2026, 10:26 PM

tobiu assigned to @tobiu on Jan 14, 2026, 10:27 PM

tobiu referenced in commit 58ace87 - "feat: Implement interactive Shockwave Physics (Wave & Particle displacement) & Fix Button Clicks (#8655)" on Jan 14, 2026, 10:28 PM

tobiu referenced in commit 46d48f8 - "refactor: Move HeaderToolbar event logic to Controller & Enable background shockwaves (#8655)" on Jan 14, 2026, 11:09 PM

tobiu added parent issue #8630 on Jan 14, 2026, 11:10 PM

tobiu Jan 14, 2026, 11:10 PM

Input from Gemini 3 Pro:

✦ Completed Shockwave Physics & Interaction Enhancements

1. Visual Physics Upgrade (SharedWorker)

Wave Displacement: Shockwaves now physically displace the main energy strands, creating a traveling amplitude pulse that follows the expanding ring.

Particle Repulsion: The "Ether" particles are now dynamically repelled and brightened by the shockwave front, creating a cohesive physical reaction across all visual layers.

2. Robust Interaction (AppWorker)

Controller-Based Handling: Refactored HeaderToolbar to use a dedicated HeaderToolbarController.

Button Clicks: Bypassed DOM bubbling limitations by wiring button handlers directly to the controller (handler: 'onButtonClick'). This ensures every click, whether on a button or the background, triggers the effect.

View Cleanup: Removed all imperative logic from the HeaderToolbar view, enforcing a strict separation of concerns.

tobiu closed this issue on Jan 14, 2026, 11:10 PM