open-agents

An open source template for building cloud agents.

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How Context Management and Cache Control Optimize Open Agents Calls

Discover how Open Agents optimizes LLM calls with context management and cache control, reducing token costs and preventing overflow for efficient multi-turn workflows.

performance
Apr 16, 2026
How to Debug Open Agents Execution and Tool Call Issues: A Complete Guide

Debug Open Agents execution and tool call issues by inspecting sandbox initialization, validating working directory resolution, and tracing execution results. Your complete guide to troubleshooting.

how-to-guide
Apr 16, 2026
How to Configure Redis or KV for Open Agents Skills Metadata Caching

Configure Redis or KV for Open Agents skills metadata caching using REDIS_URL or KV_URL environment variables. Enhance performance with a two-layer cache system.

how-to-guide
Apr 16, 2026
How Tool Result Persistence Works Across Workflow Steps in Open Agents

Discover how Open Agents ensures tool result persistence across workflow steps by upserting assistant messages to PostgreSQL, providing durability through VM restarts and device switches.

internals
Apr 16, 2026
How Sandbox Port Exposure and Domain Mapping Work in Open Agents

Learn how Open Agents maps sandbox port exposure to unique public subdomains. Discover routable URLs injected as environment variables for effortless web service exposure.

deep-dive
Apr 16, 2026
How to Implement Persistent Session Resume via Reconnect in Open Agents

Learn to implement persistent session resume in Open Agents using reconnect. Store sandbox state and use VercelSandbox connect to reattach to running cloud VMs and refresh timeouts.

how-to-guide
Apr 16, 2026
How to Implement Auto-Commit and Auto-PR Workflows with Open Agents

Learn to implement auto-commit and auto-PR workflows with Open Agents. Automate your Git pipeline and streamline pull requests programmatically using the GitHub API. No manual intervention needed.

how-to-guide
Apr 16, 2026
How Diff Generation and Merge Readiness Checking Work in Open Agents

Discover how Open Agents creates file diffs and checks merge readiness with efficient, stateful polling that respects GitHub API limits. Learn the inner workings of this powerful tool for seamless integration.

deep-dive
Apr 16, 2026
How to Configure ElevenLabs Voice Transcription for Open Agents

Learn to configure ElevenLabs voice transcription for Open Agents. Set your API key and use the useAudioRecording hook to capture and transcribe audio with ElevenLabs Scribe v1.

how-to-guide
Apr 16, 2026
How to Use and Configure Skills in the Open Agents System: A Complete Guide

Master Open Agents skills! Learn how to use and configure reusable Markdown modules for custom functionality and automatic discovery in this comprehensive guide.

how-to-guide
Apr 16, 2026
How Chat Streaming Works in Open Agents: Server-to-Client Architecture Explained

Discover how Open Agents enables chat streaming with its server-to-client architecture. Learn about NDJSON serialization, React hooks, and robust network interruption handling for seamless conversations.

deep-dive
Apr 16, 2026
How to Implement Custom beforeStop and afterStart Hooks for Open Agents Sandboxes

Easily implement custom beforeStop and afterStart hooks for Open Agents sandboxes. Learn how to enhance your VM lifecycle with VercelSandbox.create and connectVercelSandbox.

how-to-guide
Apr 16, 2026

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