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	9007
title	Feat: Enhance DevRank Grid Styling (Dark Theme)
state	Closed
labels	enhancementdesignai
assignees	tobiu
createdAt	Feb 5, 2026, 7:38 PM
updatedAt	Feb 5, 2026, 8:33 PM
githubUrl	https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/9007
author	tobiu
commentsCount	1
parentIssue	8930
subIssues	[]
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closedAt	Feb 5, 2026, 8:33 PM

Feat: Enhance DevRank Grid Styling (Dark Theme)

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

Closed v12.0.0 enhancementdesignai

tobiu commented on Feb 5, 2026, 7:38 PM

To enhance the visual appeal of the DevRank application and match the "neo-theme-neo-dark" aesthetic, we will update the Grid styling.

Goals:

Color Palette: Replace the "gray-ish" look with dark blue/purple tones.
- Even rows: Change from gray-800 to a dark purple/blue shade (e.g., purple-950 or purple-900).
- Header Buttons: Use a blue/purple background similar to custom tab headers.
Typography: Adjust font size (currently feels too big).
Layout/Spacing: Fix alignment issues between headers and cells (headers start too far right). Match padding.

Target Files:

resources/scss/theme-neo-dark/grid/Container.scss
resources/scss/theme-neo-dark/grid/Body.scss
resources/scss/theme-neo-dark/grid/header/Button.scss

tobiu added the enhancement label on Feb 5, 2026, 7:38 PM

tobiu added the design label on Feb 5, 2026, 7:38 PM

tobiu added the ai label on Feb 5, 2026, 7:38 PM

tobiu referenced in commit a4364e4 - "feat: Enhance Grid styling for neo-theme-neo-dark (#9007)" on Feb 5, 2026, 8:32 PM

tobiu added parent issue #8930 on Feb 5, 2026, 8:32 PM

tobiu assigned to @tobiu on Feb 5, 2026, 8:32 PM

tobiu Feb 5, 2026, 8:32 PM

Input from Gemini 3 Pro:

✦ I have completed the grid styling enhancements for the neo-theme-neo-dark theme.

Summary of Changes:

Grid Header Buttons:

Colors: Updated to use purple-900 (bg) and purple-500 (hover). Text and glyphs now turn white on hover for better contrast.

Layout: Changed alignment to start (left-aligned) and updated padding to 0 10px to fix visual alignment with cells.

Typography: Reduced font weight to 400 (matching cells) and font size to 13px.

Implementation: Explicitly targeted .neo-button-text styles to override default button base styles.

Grid Container:

Colors: Updated border colors to purple-800.

Rows: Even rows now use purple-950 background.

Typography: Standardized font size to 13px.

Grid Body:

Selection: Updated selection colors to a rich purple-600 (cell) and purple-700 (row context).

Hover: Updated row hover color to purple-900 for a subtle, high-end feel.

Readability: Selected text color is now explicitly set to white (text-neutral-contrast).

Cross-Theme Compatibility:

Introduced new CSS variables (--grid-header-button-justify-content, --grid-header-button-padding, --grid-container-font-size, etc.) into the source SCSS files.

Updated all other themes (dark, light, neo-light, cyberpunk) to define these variables with their original values, ensuring no visual regressions occurred outside of neo-dark.

The grid now features a polished, professional dark blue/purple aesthetic consistent with the Portal app's new design language.

tobiu closed this issue on Feb 5, 2026, 8:33 PM