> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.envzero.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introducing Hybrid Agents and Secured Variables for Self-Hosted Agents

> Mix SaaS and self-hosted agents within the same env zero organization, and share encrypted SaaS-stored variables securely with self-hosted agent deployments.

Our latest updates enhance flexibility in hybrid agent configurations and improve sensitive variable management.
Together, these improvements give you greater control over agent setup and secure data handling, simplifying the management of complex environments with increased flexibility and confidence.

## Hybrid Agent Support for Flexible Workflows

Projects using self-hosted agents can now operate alongside those using SaaS agents within the same organization, allowing transitions between different agent types.
This hybrid setup option lets you choose the best agent configuration for each project, improving workflow efficiency and optimizing scalability and resource management. [Read more](/guides/admin-guide/self-hosted-kubernetes-agent/multiple-self-hosted-agents)

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## Secured Variables for Self-Hosted Agents

With this update, sensitive variables securely stored in env0 SaaS are now accessible to both SaaS and self-hosted agents.
Fully encrypted and protected, these variables ensure secure operations across all agent types, enabling secure transitions while maintaining the highest levels of security. [Read more](/guides/policies-governance/allow-env0-secrets)

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Upgrade your agent to the latest version to use these new capabilities.