Can I install agentfs CLI in Vercel sandbox?

can i install the agentfs cli in vercel sandbox?

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Now let me compile a comprehensive answer based on my findings. The key question is whether the agentfs CLI can be installed in Vercel Sandbox.

Based on my analysis of the agentfs repository and Vercel Sandbox documentation, here's what you need to know:

##Yes, you can install agentfs CLI in Vercel Sandbox, but with important caveats.

###Why it's challenging:

The agentfs CLI is a Rust binary compiled from the cli crate with several platform-specific dependencies:

1. FUSE/NFS dependencies for mounting:

   • On Linux: requires fuser (FUSE abstraction), nfsserve, and reverie (for sandboxing)
   • On macOS: requires nfsserve and macOS-specific libraries
   • These require development headers and compilation from source

2. Native library dependencies:

   • Requires libunwind-dev on ARM64
   • Requires lzma and gcc_s libraries (as per build.rs)

3. Build requirements:

   • Rust toolchain to compile
   • C compiler and development headers

###Vercel Sandbox limitations:

Vercel Sandbox (currently in beta) offers:

• Base OS: Amazon Linux 2023
• Supported runtimes: Node 22 or Python 3.13
• Access: sudo available for installing packages
• Constraints: No built-in Rust toolchain or C development tools

###Practical approaches:

1. Install from pre-compiled binary (easiest):

   sudo curl -fsSL https://github.com/tursodatabase/agentfs/releases/latest/download/agentfs-installer.sh | sh
   

   This might work if pre-built binaries are compatible with Amazon Linux 2023.

2. Use the SDK instead (recommended):

   • Use agentfs-sdk npm package for TypeScript
   • Use agentfs-sdk pip package for Python
   • Both are available and don't require the CLI

3. Install Rust and compile (resource-intensive):

   • Install Rust: curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
   • Install build dependencies: sudo yum groupinstall "Development Tools"
   • Clone and build agentfs

###Best approach for Vercel Sandbox:

Given that Vercel Sandbox is designed for AI agents and has examples with the AI SDK, I'd recommend using the agentfs SDK directly rather than the CLI. The examples/ai-sdk-just-bash in the repo shows how to integrate agentfs with AI agents, and you can use the TypeScript or Python SDKs to access AgentFS functionality without needing the CLI binary.

Would you like help with a specific use case?

can't i install directly as a single file executable?

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##Installation in Vercel Sandbox

Yes, you can install the agentfs CLI in Vercel sandbox, and there are actually two ways to do it:

###1. Single File Executable (Recommended)

AgentFS is distributed as a single-file executable binary for multiple platforms. According to the distribution configuration (dist-workspace.toml), precompiled binaries are available for:

• aarch64-apple-darwin (Apple Silicon Mac)
• aarch64-unknown-linux-gnu (Linux ARM64)
• x86_64-apple-darwin (Intel Mac)
• x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu (Linux x86_64) ← This is what Vercel runs
• x86_64-pc-windows-msvc (Windows)

You can download and use the binary directly from GitHub Releases without installation:

# Download the latest binary
curl -fsSL https://github.com/tursodatabase/agentfs/releases/latest/download/agentfs-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu -o agentfs
chmod +x ./agentfs

# Use it directly
./agentfs init my-agent
./agentfs fs ls my-agent

###2. Using the Official Installer Script

Alternatively, you can use the official installer:

curl -fsSL https://github.com/tursodatabase/agentfs/releases/latest/download/agentfs-installer.sh | sh

This installer script uses cargo-dist (a Rust distribution tool) to automatically detect your platform and install the correct binary to ~/.cargo/bin/.

##Why Single File Executables Work

The dist-workspace.toml configuration shows:

• Installers: ["shell", "powershell"] - generates shell scripts that download and place the binary
• Targets: Pre-built binaries for 5 different platforms
• install-path: CARGO_HOME - installs to the standard Cargo location

Since Vercel sandbox is a Linux environment (x86_64), the agentfs-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu binary will work perfectly. You can either download it directly or use the installer script—both are valid approaches in a Vercel sandbox environment.

i had this error:

System glibc version (`2.34') is too old; checking alternatives
ERROR: no compatible downloads were found for your platform x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu

when i tried. workarounds?

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##Summary

Based on my investigation of the agentfs repository and your error, here's what's happening and your options:

###The Problem

Your error message:

System glibc version (`2.34') is too old; checking alternatives
ERROR: no compatible downloads were found for your platform x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu

This occurs because Vercel Sandbox runs Amazon Linux 2023, which has an older glibc (version 2.34), while the agentfs CLI binary you're trying to install was built with a newer glibc version and requires newer symbols that don't exist in the sandbox environment.

Key issue: glibc is backward-compatible, not forward-compatible. Binaries built for a newer glibc won't run on systems with older glibc.

###Why This Happens

Looking at the agentfs build configuration (dist-workspace.toml), I can see the project uses cargo-dist to build and distribute binaries for:

• x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu (Linux with glibc)
• aarch64-unknown-linux-gnu (ARM Linux with glibc)
• And other platforms

These are glibc-based builds, not musl builds, which means they're dynamically linked against glibc. The installer script fetches these precompiled binaries, which are likely built on a newer Linux system with a higher glibc version.

###Workarounds

Option 1: Build from source in the sandbox (Recommended) This ensures it's compiled against the system's glibc version:

# Install Rust if not already present
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh -s -- -y
source $HOME/.cargo/env

# Clone and build agentfs
git clone https://github.com/tursodatabase/agentfs.git
cd agentfs/cli
cargo build --release

# Binary will be at target/release/agentfs
./target/release/agentfs --version

Option 2: Use musl-based build (if cargo-dist supports it) Some projects offer musl builds which are statically linked and more portable:

rustup target add x86_64-unknown-linux-musl
cd agentfs/cli
cargo build --target x86_64-unknown-linux-musl --release

However, I didn't see musl in the current cargo-dist configuration, so this may not be available as a pre-built binary yet.

Option 3: Use the SDK instead of CLI Rather than using the CLI directly, you might use the agentfs SDK (TypeScript or Python) within your sandbox code:

// Use the TypeScript SDK
import { AgentFS } from 'agentfs-sdk';
const agent = await AgentFS.open({ id: 'my-agent' });

Option 4: Install dependencies and try cargo-dist's fallback Sometimes cargo-dist will offer compatibility checks:

# Install build dependencies
dnf install -y rust cargo

cd agentfs/cli
cargo build --release

###Recommendation

For Vercel Sandbox specifically, I'd recommend Option 1 (building from source) since:

1. It's guaranteed to work with any glibc version
2. Sandbox has internet access and can clone the repo
3. The build shouldn't take too long
4. You get a binary that's compatible with your environment

Would you like me to provide more specific build instructions for your use case?