Enterprise AI Glossary · Reviewed June 2026
Agent Runtime
The execution environment that hosts agent processes, manages lifecycle, and enforces resource limits.
What is Agent Runtime?
The agent runtime is where agents actually execute — it handles process isolation, model calls, tool dispatch, timeout enforcement, and crash recovery. A robust runtime is the difference between a demo and a production system. See Agent Runtime for the concept and On-Premise AI Agent Platform for the full stack.
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