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Show HN: Agentic OS – the operating system for AI agents

Agentic OS is a new operating system designed for AI agents, functioning as a proactive assistant that automates tasks, scheduling, and file management.

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- The post links to "Agentic OS," a new tool pitched as an operating system for AI agents — i.e., software that can autonomously perform tasks like scheduling, file management, and automation. It targets developers and power users who want a persistent, proactive AI assistant rather than a chatbot that only responds when asked. - "Agentic" (from "agency") is a trendy term in AI: it describes systems that can act independently, make decisions, and execute multi-step workflows. Many companies are rushing to build "AI agents," but they often lack reliable memory, file access, or scheduling — gaps Agentic OS claims to fill. - The project is a Show HN post, meaning it was shared on Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com), a community where engineers and investors discover early-stage tech projects. A Show HN is essentially a launch announcement. - This space is crowded: existing players include AutoGPT (open-source agent framework), OpenAI's GPTs with Actions, and various "digital employee" startups. Agentic OS differentiates by positioning itself as a full OS-like environment for agents, not just a plugin or API wrapper.

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