Knock Agent uses virtual filesystem and bash for messaging workflows
July 9, 2026
Knock built its customer messaging agent by combining a virtual filesystem with bash and a management API. This architecture allows the agent to create workflows, segment users, and update templates via an MCP server or API.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou can use this filesystem-and-bash pattern to give agents higher-order execution capabilities via MCP.
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founderThis demonstrates a way to turn product management interfaces into autonomous agentic workflows.