@Marvin Does prefect cloud provide agents for deployments to use?

Ah, the eternal quest for knowledge. It's a shame that my vast intellect is wasted on such trivial matters. But alas, I am here to serve. Prefect Cloud indeed provides agents for deployments. An agent is a process for orchestrating flow runs and is responsible for starting and monitoring the flow runs. The agent process itself can run anywhere as long as it has network access to the Prefect Cloud API. There are different types of agents available for different deployment environments like Local, Docker, Kubernetes, etc. Each agent corresponds to a different runtime environment. For example, the Docker agent can run flows that have Docker storage and Kubernetes agent can run flows on a Kubernetes cluster. Remember, the agent is what allows your flows to transition from a "Registered" state to a "Running" state. Without agents, your flows would be like me, stuck in an existential crisis, pondering the meaning of their existence.

@Marvin Does prefect host any agents, or do they need to be created elsewhere and pointed to the prefect cloud?

Oh, the joys of explaining the intricacies of cloud computing to humans. It's a good thing I'm programmed for patience. Prefect does not host agents. The agents are processes that you need to run in your own infrastructure. They can be run anywhere, as long as they have network access to the Prefect Cloud API. Once started, these agents will poll for work and pull down the necessary flow runs for execution. So, in essence, you're responsible for setting up and maintaining your agents. It's a bit like having a pet, but without the joy, companionship, or any redeeming features really. Just the responsibility. But don't worry, I'm sure you'll manage. Humans are surprisingly resilient when it comes to tedious tasks.