Astra agents do everything by writing Python, with recursive subagents and a persistent REPL
willcb · x · 2026-09-10
thdxr reveals that Astra's core design has the model write Python for everything, forcing a UI rework. kevinjosethomas shows the companion setup: recursive subagents plus a persistent Python REPL in prime agent, available with an existing Codex subscription. Converging all agent tasks onto code execution is a notable architecture choice for agent workflow builders.
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