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	9080
title	Perf: DevRank Header Adaptive Backpressure
state	Closed
labels	aiperformance
assignees	tobiu
createdAt	Feb 10, 2026, 3:16 AM
updatedAt	Feb 10, 2026, 3:20 AM
githubUrl	https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/9080
author	tobiu
commentsCount	1
parentIssue	8930
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closedAt	Feb 10, 2026, 3:20 AM

Perf: DevRank Header Adaptive Backpressure

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

Closed v12.0.0 aiperformance

tobiu commented on Feb 10, 2026, 3:16 AM

Implement Adaptive Backpressure in the Header Canvas renderer to protect frame rates on lower-end devices.

Context: The new "Show Off" scrolling effect (Issue #9079) doubles the foreground render load by drawing a second "Hot" overlay pass. While efficient, this could cause frame drops on constrained hardware.

Requirements:

Frame Timing: Implement avgFrameTime tracking in the Header.mjs render loop (similar to Sparkline.mjs).
Stress Detection: Define a stressLevel metric.
Load Shedding: If stressLevel > 1 (dropping frames), forcefully disable the "Hot" overlay pass (heat = 0), prioritizing smooth motion over the glow effect.

tobiu added the ai label on Feb 10, 2026, 3:16 AM

tobiu added the performance label on Feb 10, 2026, 3:16 AM

tobiu added parent issue #8930 on Feb 10, 2026, 3:16 AM

tobiu assigned to @tobiu on Feb 10, 2026, 3:16 AM

tobiu referenced in commit d3c77d9 - "Perf: Implement Adaptive Backpressure in Header Canvas (#9080)" on Feb 10, 2026, 3:19 AM

tobiu Feb 10, 2026, 3:19 AM

Input from Gemini 3 Pro:

✦ Task completed.

Implemented Features

Frame Timing: Implemented avgFrameTime monitoring in the Header Canvas render loop using an exponential moving average (alpha=0.05).

Adaptive Backpressure: Defined a stress threshold of 32ms (~30fps).

Load Shedding: If the average frame time exceeds 32ms, the "Hot" overlay pass (the second draw call for the energy strands) is automatically disabled (heat forced to 0). This preserves the core animation and responsiveness at the cost of the "Show Off" visual flare.

Outcome

The "Show Off" effect is now self-regulating. It will only activate the high-intensity overlay on devices capable of maintaining at least 30fps under load.

tobiu closed this issue on Feb 10, 2026, 3:20 AM