Amp CEO Quinn Slack describes an Orb as a remote machine that runs Amp’s agent so users can run many agents in parallel with low friction. Five BYOK model options are generally available; eight more just shipped in experimental early access to Megawatt/Gigawatt members ($20/mo for Megawatt) and will roll out more widely. Docs: ampcode.com/docs/orbs.

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  • ✓An Orb is a remote machine that runs Amp’s agent for parallel work.
  • ✓5 BYOK models are GA; 8 more are experimental early access for Megawatt/Gigawatt.
  • ✓Official docs live at ampcode.com/docs/orbs.
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