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An IDYL Computer keeps its files, configuration, saved versions, and history whether or not anything is executing on its behalf. Its persistent working area is its workspace; commands can continue to use /workspace inside the Computer.

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Ownership and addressing

The resource hierarchy is:
Every Computer belongs to one Namespace and lives in one Subnet. Its name is unique within that Namespace and Subnet together. The same name in another Subnet identifies a different Computer. A Computer also has a stable ID that continues to identify it when its execution stops or starts. The CLI selects the Namespace and Subnet through context or command flags; the Computer name is an argument to its commands:

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Files and saved versions

The Computer’s files remain available while it sleeps. Copy files with idyl computer cp, inspect a saved directory with idyl computer files, and read previous versions without waking the Computer. Saved versions support rewinding and forking work.

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Execution and history

idyl computer exec runs a command, waking the Computer when needed. idyl computer ssh opens an SSH session. The Computer’s idle timeout controls how long it retains execution after its last session ends; releasing execution retains the Computer and its saved state. idyl computer history records sessions and changes to execution settings. The settings include its image, CPU, memory, connectivity, and environment variables. Changes apply from its next start and do not disturb a command already running. Direct Workloads remain Namespace-scoped and can be used independently.