Viber
A viber is a machine transformed into your agentic team member.
When you install and configure OpenViber on a machine, that machine becomes a viber — a vivid, intelligent assistant you can talk to naturally. Think of it as adding a new team member who lives on that computer.
The Mental Model
graph TB
subgraph machine["Your Machine"]
subgraph openviber["OpenViber installed + configured"]
viber["viber<br/>(your agentic team member)"]
end
end
Instead of manually operating your computer, you talk to viber:
- “Research the latest AI trends and write a summary”
- “Set up a new project with TypeScript and React”
- “Review my code and suggest improvements”
- “Send the weekly report to the team”
What Makes a Viber
A viber combines three elements:
| Element | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ViberAgent | The orchestrating AI that understands your requests |
| Machine Runtime | Terminal, browser, files, applications |
| Identity & Accounts | GitHub, email, cloud services — acts on your behalf |
Talking to Viber
Communication happens through natural conversation:
You: "Build a landing page for our new product"
Viber: I'll create a landing page. Here's my plan:
1. Set up a new Next.js project
2. Design the hero section
3. Add feature highlights
4. Deploy to Vercel
Should I proceed?
You: "Yes, but use a dark theme"
Viber: Got it. Starting with dark theme...Viber works autonomously but keeps you informed. You can:
- Observe what viber is doing (terminal, browser)
- Intervene at any point (pause, redirect, stop)
- Approve sensitive actions before they happen
Working Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Always Ask | Viber asks before each action |
| Agent Decides | Viber acts within policy boundaries |
| Always Execute | High autonomy, intervene by exception |
Security Considerations
Since viber acts on your behalf, security is paramount:
- Viber can access your accounts (email, GitHub, etc.)
- Sensitive actions require explicit approval
- All actions are logged for audit
- Budget limits prevent runaway costs
See Security for the full delegation model.