We built our own cloud agents runtime. Here's what we learned
PostHog has developed and deployed a proprietary cloud-based runtime environment specifically designed to execute AI agents. This infrastructure replaces local execution with a managed, persistent cloud environment to prevent process termination during client-side interruptions.
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Developers and users utilizing PostHog's AI agent features.
This move signifies a shift toward more robust, enterprise-grade AI orchestration, moving away from ephemeral client-side scripts to reliable, server-side managed infrastructure.
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PostHog transitioned from client-side agent execution to a custom-built cloud runtime to address reliability issues inherent in local compute environments. By moving agent execution to the cloud, the platform eliminates dependencies on user-side hardware stability, such as laptop power states or local CPU resource contention. This architectural shift allows for long-running, asynchronous agent tasks that persist independently of the user's active session, ensuring consistent execution environments and improved resource management.