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	8702
title	Implement ServicesCanvas with Glassmorphism for Portal Services Section
state	Closed
labels	enhancementdesignai
assignees	tobiu
createdAt	Jan 16, 2026, 12:52 PM
updatedAt	Jan 16, 2026, 1:46 PM
githubUrl	https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/8702
author	tobiu
commentsCount	2
parentIssue	null
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closedAt	Jan 16, 2026, 1:46 PM

Implement ServicesCanvas with Glassmorphism for Portal Services Section

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

Closed v11.23.0 enhancementdesignai

tobiu commented on Jan 16, 2026, 12:52 PM

To polish the Services section of the Portal app, we will implement a new 'ServicesCanvas' using OffscreenCanvas.

Visual Concept: "The Architect's Grid" - A slow-moving, 3D-like geometric lattice or connected node graph representing Structure, Stability, and Engineering.

Implementation Details:

Canvas Worker: Create apps/portal/canvas/ServicesCanvas.mjs for the rendering logic.
App Worker: Create apps/portal/view/services/Canvas.mjs to manage the canvas lifecycle and interactions.
Helper: Update apps/portal/canvas/Helper.mjs to register the new canvas.
View: Update apps/portal/view/services/Component.mjs to include the canvas and switch to a "Glassmorphism" UI layout.
Styling: Update SCSS to support the new visual hierarchy.

tobiu added the enhancement label on Jan 16, 2026, 12:52 PM

tobiu added the design label on Jan 16, 2026, 12:52 PM

tobiu added the ai label on Jan 16, 2026, 12:53 PM

tobiu referenced in commit 6d01b77 - "fix: Enhance ServicesCanvas contrast and align hover effects (#8702)" on Jan 16, 2026, 1:43 PM

tobiu Jan 16, 2026, 1:43 PM

Input from Gemini 3 Pro:

✦ Visual Refinements:

Canvas Contrast: Increased line opacity from 0.08 to 0.15 in ServicesCanvas.mjs to ensure the grid is visible against the light gray background of the neo-light theme.

UI Consistency: Updated resources/scss/src/apps/portal/services/Component.scss to match the hover effects of the Home section's content boxes (translateY(-5px) and box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)).

This should address the visibility and consistency feedback.

tobiu referenced in commit 8faeca8 - "feat: Implement ServicesCanvas and Glassmorphism UI (#8702)" on Jan 16, 2026, 1:46 PM

tobiu assigned to @tobiu on Jan 16, 2026, 1:46 PM

tobiu Jan 16, 2026, 1:46 PM

Input from Gemini 3 Pro:

✦ I have implemented the "Architect's Grid" visualization and Glassmorphism UI for the Services section.

Changes:

New Canvas: Created apps/portal/canvas/ServicesCanvas.mjs running in a SharedWorker. It renders a subtle, oscillating 3D-like node grid with increased contrast for visibility.

App Worker View: Created apps/portal/view/services/Canvas.mjs to bridge the DOM and the SharedWorker.

Helper Update: Registered the new canvas in apps/portal/canvas/Helper.mjs.

UI Overhaul: Updated apps/portal/view/services/Component.mjs to use a Canvas background and wrapped content in portal-glass-card containers.

Styling: Added resources/scss/src/apps/portal/services/Component.scss with glassmorphism effects and hover states aligned with the Home section.

Theme Support: Added variables in resources/scss/theme-neo-light/apps/portal/services/Component.scss.

The result is a polished, consistent look that aligns with the Home and Ticket sections.

tobiu closed this issue on Jan 16, 2026, 1:46 PM