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	8683
title	Home Hero Canvas: Visual Polish (Blue Shockwave) & GC Optimization
state	Closed
labels	enhancementaiperformance
assignees	tobiu
createdAt	Jan 15, 2026, 11:56 AM
updatedAt	Jan 15, 2026, 12:01 PM
githubUrl	https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/8683
author	tobiu
commentsCount	1
parentIssue	8661
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closedAt	Jan 15, 2026, 12:01 PM

Home Hero Canvas: Visual Polish (Blue Shockwave) & GC Optimization

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

Closed v11.22.0 enhancementaiperformance

tobiu commented on Jan 15, 2026, 11:56 AM

Refactor apps/portal/canvas/HomeCanvas.mjs to adjust visual styles and improve rendering performance.

Visual Changes:

Change the "Red/Crimson" shockwave color to "Light Blue/Cyan" (using the HIGHLIGHT constant) to match the Neo.mjs brand and "Neon" theme.

Performance Improvements:

Eliminate GC Pressure in drawNetwork: The getPos helper function currently allocates a new object {x, y} for every node and connection check (10k+ allocations per frame). This must be inlined or refactored to use primitive variables.
Optimize drawShockwaves: Replace template string RGBA construction (e.g., `rgba(..., ${alpha})`) with ctx.globalAlpha + Constant Hex Colors to reduce string garbage.

Goal:

Achieve stable 60fps with reduced Garbage Collection pauses.

tobiu added the enhancement label on Jan 15, 2026, 11:56 AM

tobiu added the ai label on Jan 15, 2026, 11:56 AM

tobiu added the performance label on Jan 15, 2026, 11:56 AM

tobiu changed title from Home Hero Canvas: Visual Polish (Blue Shockwave) & GC Optimization (#8661) to Home Hero Canvas: Visual Polish (Blue Shockwave) & GC Optimization on Jan 15, 2026, 11:56 AM

tobiu added parent issue #8661 on Jan 15, 2026, 11:56 AM

tobiu referenced in commit 85a3dc5 - "refactor: Optimize HomeCanvas rendering and update shockwave visuals (#8683)" on Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

tobiu Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

Input from Gemini 3 Pro:

✦ I have completed the refactoring of HomeCanvas.mjs.

Changes:

Visual Update: Shockwaves now use the HIGHLIGHT (Cyan) and PRIMARY (Blue) colors instead of Crimson, creating a cleaner "Neon" look consistent with the theme.

GC Optimization (Network): I inlined the getPos helper function within the drawNetwork loop. This eliminates the allocation of thousands of temporary {x, y} objects per frame during the parallax calculation.

GC Optimization (Shockwaves): I replaced the template string RGBA construction (e.g., `rgba(...)`) with ctx.globalAlpha combined with constant hex colors. This reduces string garbage collection during shockwave rendering.

The changes have been pushed to dev.

tobiu assigned to @tobiu on Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

tobiu closed this issue on Jan 15, 2026, 12:01 PM