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	8696
title	Refine HomeCanvas colors for Light/Dark mode support
state	Closed
labels	enhancementai
assignees	tobiu
createdAt	Jan 16, 2026, 6:14 AM
updatedAt	Jan 16, 2026, 6:24 AM
githubUrl	https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/8696
author	tobiu
commentsCount	1
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closedAt	Jan 16, 2026, 6:24 AM

Refine HomeCanvas colors for Light/Dark mode support

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

Closed v11.23.0 enhancementai

tobiu commented on Jan 16, 2026, 6:14 AM

The apps/portal/canvas/HomeCanvas.mjs component currently uses hardcoded white colors for key visual elements like agent heads, packet signals, and shockwave cores. This renders them invisible against the default light background of the portal (#fcfcfc).

This ticket aims to:

Implement a theme configuration in HomeCanvas to support both light and dark modes.
Define color palettes for both themes to ensure high contrast and visibility.
- Light Mode: Dark/contrasting accents for agents and signals.
- Dark Mode: White/bright accents for visibility on pitch-black backgrounds.
Update the rendering logic to use these dynamic colors instead of hardcoded strings.

This will prepare the Portal for a future dark theme switch while fixing immediate visibility issues.

tobiu added the enhancement label on Jan 16, 2026, 6:14 AM

tobiu added the ai label on Jan 16, 2026, 6:14 AM

tobiu referenced in commit ac7b27b - "feat: Introduce light/dark theme support for HomeCanvas (#8696)" on Jan 16, 2026, 6:22 AM

tobiu assigned to @tobiu on Jan 16, 2026, 6:22 AM

tobiu Jan 16, 2026, 6:23 AM

Input from Gemini 3 Pro:

✦ I have refactored HomeCanvas.mjs to support dynamic theming, addressing the visibility issues on light backgrounds.

Changes:

Added theme Config: A new reactive theme config (defaults to 'light') controls the visual palette.

Color Palettes: Defined static colors for light and dark modes.

Light Mode: Uses PRIMARY (#3E63DD) and INDIGO (#4B0082) for agents, sparks, and signals to ensure high contrast against the #fcfcfc background.

Dark Mode: Uses #FFFFFF for high visibility on dark backgrounds.

Dynamic Rendering: Updated all draw methods (drawAgents, drawNetwork, drawPackets, drawShockwaves, drawSparks) to fetch colors from the active theme palette instead of using hardcoded values.

Resource Updates: Added afterSetTheme to automatically update gradients and force a redraw when the theme changes.

Remote Access: Exposed setTheme via the remote config to allow the App Worker to switch themes at runtime.

The "white on white" invisibility issue is resolved, and the canvas is now ready for a future dark mode toggle.

tobiu closed this issue on Jan 16, 2026, 6:24 AM