Netlify launches Server in early access: long-running backends with WebSockets for AI agents

thisiskp_ · x · 2026-11-11

Netlify Server enters Early Access, letting apps run long-lived backend servers alongside the rest of a Netlify project, with native WebSocket support for two-way real-time connections. Target use cases: AI agents, collaborative apps, multiplayer games, and chat apps — a notable step beyond Netlify's serverless-only model.

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