An AI agent that runs tasks in the background while you do other things.
A Background Agent is like a slow cooker with a to-do list. You leave, and it keeps bubbling away.
It helps with code fixes and research cleanup. Keep its access tight, and check its work.
Agent
A Background Agent is an Agent that keeps working after you leave.
Long-horizon
Long-horizon tasks are a good fit because they take time.
Agentic coding
Agentic coding often uses Background Agents for cloud code fixes.
Agent harness
An Agent harness manages its access, logs, and state.