Vistara OS

The foundational operating system layer that provides core infrastructure services, resource management, and security for AI-powered applications.

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Core System Services

Vistara OS provides essential operating system services that enable AI agents to operate efficiently and securely across different environments.

Process Management

Memory Management

File System Access

Operating System Architecture

Vistara OS is built on a modern, secure operating system foundation that provides the infrastructure needed for AI agent execution and workflow management.

System Layer Architecture

Core System Components

Process Management

• Agent Runtime: Dedicated runtime environment for AI agents
• Resource Allocation: Dynamic CPU and memory allocation
• Process Isolation: Secure separation between different agents
• Load Balancing: Intelligent distribution of computational resources

Memory Management

• Dynamic Allocation: Automatic memory allocation and deallocation
• Garbage Collection: Intelligent memory cleanup for AI workloads
• Memory Pooling: Optimized memory usage for concurrent operations
• Cache Management: Multi-level caching for performance optimization

File System

• Virtual File System: Abstracted file access across different storage types
• Persistent Storage: Long-term data storage for AI models and workflows
• Temporary Storage: Fast access storage for runtime operations
• Backup & Recovery: Automated backup and disaster recovery systems

Network Stack

• Protocol Support: Support for HTTP, WebSocket, and custom protocols
• Load Balancing: Intelligent traffic distribution across services
• Security: Built-in firewall and intrusion detection
• Monitoring: Real-time network performance monitoring

Security Architecture

Multi-Layer Security

Security Features

• Agent Isolation: Complete separation between AI agents
• Memory Protection: Protected memory spaces for sensitive operations
• Network Security: Encrypted communication and access control
• Audit Logging: Comprehensive logging of all system activities

Resource Management

Dynamic Resource Allocation

Resource Optimization

• Real-time Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of system resources
• Predictive Allocation: AI-powered resource allocation prediction
• Auto-scaling: Automatic scaling based on demand
• Performance Tuning: Continuous optimization of system performance

System Configuration

Configuration Management

// vistara-os.config.js
module.exports = {
  system: {
    name: 'Vistara OS',
    version: '1.0.0',
    environment: process.env.NODE_ENV || 'production'
  },
  
  resources: {
    maxAgents: 100,
    memoryLimit: '16GB',
    cpuLimit: '8 cores',
    storageLimit: '1TB'
  },
  
  security: {
    isolation: true,
    encryption: true,
    auditLogging: true,
    intrusionDetection: true
  },
  
  monitoring: {
    enabled: true,
    metrics: ['cpu', 'memory', 'storage', 'network'],
    alerting: true,
    logging: 'structured'
  }
}

Environment Variables

# System Configuration
VISTARA_OS_ENV=production
VISTARA_OS_LOG_LEVEL=info
VISTARA_OS_SECURITY_LEVEL=high
 
# Resource Limits
VISTARA_MAX_AGENTS=100
VISTARA_MEMORY_LIMIT=16GB
VISTARA_CPU_LIMIT=8
 
# Security Settings
VISTARA_ENABLE_ISOLATION=true
VISTARA_ENABLE_ENCRYPTION=true
VISTARA_ENABLE_AUDIT=true

Performance & Monitoring

System Metrics

• CPU Utilization: Real-time CPU usage monitoring
• Memory Usage: Memory allocation and usage tracking
• Storage Performance: I/O performance and capacity monitoring
• Network Throughput: Network performance and bandwidth usage

Monitoring Tools

# System status
npm run status:system
 
# Resource usage
npm run monitor:resources
 
# Performance metrics
npm run metrics:system
 
# Health checks
npm run health:system

Getting Started

Installation

# Clone Vistara OS
git clone https://github.com/vistara-labs/vistara-os.git
cd vistara-os
 
# Install dependencies
npm install
 
# Configure system
cp config.example.js config.js
# Edit config.js with your settings
 
# Start Vistara OS
npm run start

Quick Configuration

# Set environment variables
export VISTARA_OS_ENV=development
export VISTARA_OS_LOG_LEVEL=debug
 
# Start with custom config
npm run start -- --config=./custom-config.js

Learn More

• Zara Platform →: Understanding Zara's architecture
• AI Agents →: AI agent architecture and design
• Workflows →: Workflow engine architecture
• Quick Start →: Get up and running with Vistara