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A backend provides Agent Server and, when automations are enabled, Automation Server. Agent Server runs conversations and tools in a workspace: the folder, mounted project directory, container, or cloud sandbox where the agent reads and writes files. Automation Server manages schedules, events, and run lifecycle. Agent Canvas connects to these services and displays the state of whichever backend is selected.

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Connecting to a Backend

Any Agent Canvas frontend can connect to any Agent Canvas backend. Use the backend switcher in the UI to open Manage Backends, where you can add, edit, or remove entries. Each entry stores a display name, host URL, and an API key for authentication. Settings, LLM configuration, MCP servers, and automations are all scoped to the active backend — switching backends switches all of these.