Fly.io introduces Sprites, durable Linux containers with writable root filesystems that replace ephemeral sandboxes. They launch in seconds, auto-sleep when idle, and support instant checkpoint and restore for error recovery.
Highlights
Writable root filesystems enable persistent state for development and package installs.
Instant checkpoint and restore allows recovery from errors in approximately one second.
Containers auto-sleep when idle but retain state and 100GB storage capacity.
Designed to better support AI agents and long-running tasks requiring persistent environments.
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