Netlify Launches AI Agent Runners to Clear Production Backlogs, Turning Days of Updates into Minutes

The only platform supporting the full spectrum of AI development workflows—from creation and coding to production

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Netlify, the AI-native web development platform where agents and developers build together, today announced Agent Runners, the fastest way for developers to put leading AI coding agents to work on live applications. Agent Runners bring Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini into the Netlify Dashboard so developers can run agents on live projects and handle changes in parallel. Teammates across the company can make updates through previews and approvals. Unlike standalone AI tools that stop at prototypes or require deep technical skills, Agent Runners support new and existing live projects so any teammate can contribute. By running inside Netlify's infrastructure with access to the codebase, logs, and deploy pipeline, these agents have access to everything they need. Updates that once waited days for developer availability can now be completed in minutes, giving teams back an estimated three hours per developer each week.

"I've seen plenty of AI coding assistants that can code, but the real challenge has always been validation in an environment that truly matches your live infrastructure. Netlify's new coding agent completely changed that. No surprises when you deploy, no waiting for staging, no mysterious production-only bugs." — Gus Fune, CTO, BÆRSkin Tactical

"Developers everywhere are exploring new ways to bring AI into their day-to-day work. That's why OpenAI models are available on Netlify, in the environments where developers already build and deploy." — Marc Namara, Head of Startups, OpenAI

While AI has made it easier to spin up new applications, the real work starts after launch. That's when backlogs grow and developers get pulled into routine fixes instead of building new features.

Comprehensive platform for end-to-end development
Netlify connects every stage of AI-driven development to solve this problem.

• Creation: Developers can start with prototypes in one of twenty partners, like Bolt, Same, or Rocket and deploy them instantly to Netlify.
• Development: As projects grow, professional teams code with Copilot, Windsurf, and Cursor collaborating through the Netlify MCP Server or Git workflows.
• Production: With Agent Runners, AI reaches production applications, enabling parallel tasks and safe, cross-team contributions.

The real test comes once apps are live. This is where Netlify's agent experience (AX) sets a new standard, bringing humans and AI agents together so teams can clear tasks, update content, and keep shipping safely at scale.

"AI coding agents are transforming how software gets built and who gets to build it," said Matt Biilmann, co-founder and CEO, Netlify. "We're in a moment of time where we can go from developers and stakeholders to one team of collaborators, with humans and agents working together from previews to production. Agent Runners make this shift practical today and is a core pillar of our AX strategy."

Proof in practice
Marketing teams ship campaign updates ten times faster. A task like adding redirects to Netlify's own site — usually stuck in backlog — was finished in under three minutes from prompt to deploy preview. And early adopters report similar gains, with developer teams clearing weeks of maintenance debt in days. This efficiency is equivalent to recovering roughly $18,000 in annual capacity per developer, allowing teams to iterate faster and reduce production bugs. *Based on data collected in Netlify's early release program.

Availability
Agent Runners are available today for all Netlify users on credit-based plans. Existing customers can start an agent directly from the Netlify Dashboard. New users can sign up for free and begin using AI within minutes at netlify.com.

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About Netlify
Netlify is the platform where agents and developers build together.  More than 8.5 million developers, creators, and teams use Netlify to build, launch, and scale sites and applications on a single platform. Whether building with AI or writing code, Netlify makes it simple for any developer to bring ideas to life on the web. As the company that coined the term agent experience (AX), Netlify is leading a new era where humans and AI agents work together to shape the future of the web. Global brands including Bolt, Figma, Mattel, and Riot Games trust Netlify to power their digital experiences. Learn more at netlify.com.

SOURCE Netlify