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AI agents lack a native API-first interface for application control

Current agent frameworks rely on GUI or CLI interfaces designed for humans, creating friction when AI agents need to take actions within applications. An API-native runtime would let agents interact with application logic directly without browser or shell emulation. This is an early-stage Show HN product targeting the gap.

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