Mesh provides bidirectional private networking for AI agents without VPN interactive login or manual SSH tunnel setup, inheriting Cloudflare One's security policies automatically.
June 18, 2026
Summary
Agents now need secure access to private infrastructure (databases, staging APIs, home services) without exposing them publicly or requiring per-resource tunnel configuration. Mesh eliminates the credential-leakage and visibility gaps that plague traditional private network tools for autonomous workloads.
Why it matters
Agents now need secure access to private infrastructure (databases, staging APIs, home services) without exposing them publicly or requiring per-resource tunnel configuration. Mesh eliminates the credential-leakage and visibility gaps that plague traditional private network tools for autonomous workloads.
Implementation verdict
Replaces VPN, SSH tunnels, and per-service Tunnel configs for agent access patterns. Requires Cloudflare One subscription and lightweight connector deployment. Ready now—GA release with existing Cloudflare One policies apply automatically. Worth trying if you're already on Cloudflare One; otherwise evaluate cost vs. self-hosted mesh alternatives.
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