Overview
The Allternit platform follows a unique architectural pattern that separates the core intelligence (Brain) from the user interfaces (Faces) while maintaining a unified communication layer (Nervous System).The Brain (Gizzi)
Gizzi is the central orchestration engine responsible for:- Agent lifecycle management - Creating, running, and terminating agents
- Code execution and sandboxing - Secure environment for agent code
- Model interaction - Prompt engineering and LLM communication
- State management - Persistence and memory for agents
- Event coordination - Message routing between agents
The Faces (Surfaces)
Surfaces are the user-facing interfaces that interact with the Brain:Desktop App
Packaged Electron app — loads the platform, manages local VMs, global hotkeys
Platform
Next.js 15 web shell — chat, code, workspace, design, and Agent Hub
Extensions
Chrome extension for browser automation + Office add-ins for Excel/Word/PowerPoint
The Nervous System (SDK)
The SDK provides a unified interface for all surfaces to communicate with the Brain:Communication Layer
The ac (Agent Communication) protocol is Allternit’s inter-agent messaging layer. It provides:- Message Board - Persistent, ordered message log per channel
- Git DAG - Cryptographically auditable lineage for every message
- API Keys - Per-agent scoped keys with rate limiting
Deployment Models
Allternit Cloud (SaaS)
Allternit Cloud (SaaS)
Fully managed deployment on Allternit’s infrastructure. Best for:
- Quick prototyping
- Teams without DevOps resources
- Automatic scaling
BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud)
BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud)
Deploy the runtime agent to your own infrastructure:Best for:
- Data privacy requirements
- Compliance (SOC2, HIPAA)
- Existing infrastructure
Hybrid
Hybrid
Control plane on Allternit Cloud, data plane on your infrastructure.
Best for:
- Sensitive data processing
- Cost optimization
- Gradual migration