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A subnet is an operating boundary for compute. It has an operator, an intended audience, and rules for who can deploy workloads, what can run there, and how capacity can be added. Builders use IDYL to deploy applications without managing machines directly. Operators create and manage subnets. Providers add compute capacity to subnets that match their resources and participation requirements. IDYL is useful when a workload needs more capacity, clearer operating boundaries, or more flexible participation than a single fleet of machines can provide.

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How people use IDYL

Build

Deploy and manage applications and jobs on IDYL.

Operate

Create and manage subnets for a workload, team, institution, or customer base.

Provide

Add compute capacity to subnets that match your resources and participation requirements.

Resources

Learn the IDYL resource model, including applications, workloads, subnets, and namespaces.

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Core ideas

ConceptMeaning
SubnetAn operating boundary where workloads run.
ApplicationSoftware that you run on IDYL.
WorkloadA runnable unit managed by IDYL.
SandboxA temporary environment for previews, agents, experiments, demos, or customer-specific deployments.
Workload isolationThe runtime boundary for a workload, from standard container execution to microVM-backed execution.
NamespaceA way to organize related resources.

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Start here

Use Getting started to install the CLI, authenticate, and choose a workflow.