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Agents get computers now, and definitions vary. A Fly.io Sprite gives each agent its own hardware-isolated Linux machine that keeps its filesystem, st...
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Summary
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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Software Developers
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Source Overview
Fly.io introduces **Sprites**, durable Linux computers with writable root filesystems that launch in 1-2 seconds, support 100GB storage, and auto-sleep when idle.
Sprites feature instant checkpoints and restores, enabling recovery from errors like broken packages in one second without resets. They replace ephemeral read-only sandboxes, better suiting AI agents like Claude by providing persistent state for development, package installs, and long-running tasks.
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Fly.ioDurable ContainersAI AgentsCheckpoint RestoreLinux Containers
