5. Autonomous Agents¶
Backend.AI GO includes an Autonomous Agents platform that lets you run AI agents on your local machine in a fully isolated environment.
Providers¶
| Provider | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Hermes | Container-based agent runtime (Epic #2962) | macOS, Linux, Windows |
| Claw (legacy) | OpenClaw adapter | macOS, Linux |
Hermes is the recommended provider for new setups. It runs entirely inside a container, so your host system remains clean and recoverable if anything goes wrong.
Prerequisites¶
Before using Autonomous Agents you need a supported container runtime:
- Docker Desktop (macOS, Windows, Linux) — most common choice
- Apple Container (macOS arm64 only) — lighter-weight alternative using Apple's Containerization framework
Getting started¶
- Setting up Hermes — step-by-step onboarding wizard guide