Cloudflare opens source AI agent platform Cloudflare OS

Cloudflare has released the open-source code for Cloudflare OS, a browser-based platform designed to let employees use AI agents and build applications securely connected to internal company data. The company announced the move on August 6, 2026, after using and refining the system internally since May.

The platform, which Cloudflare describes as an "open platform for agents, apps, and work," aims to give non-engineers the ability to automate tasks, query data, and create software tools without requiring broad API keys or deep technical expertise. It combines an AI agent workspace, a security framework, and a system for building personal applications. Thousands of Cloudflare employees across various departments have used it daily for tasks ranging from drafting documents to automating workflows and blocking risky code merges.

A core innovation addresses a critical security challenge identified during internal use. While systems like Model Context Protocol (MCP) can define which tools an agent can call, they do not track what specific data an agent accesses or where that data might travel if shared. Cloudflare rebuilt the platform with a security model where every agent starts...