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microsandbox

Local-first microVMs for fast, programmable sandboxes.

★ 8.6k stars⑂ 470 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

microsandbox is an open-source ai agents project by superradcompany (superradcompany/microsandbox on GitHub). It has 8,604 GitHub stars and 470 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 8 October 2026.

GitHub stars
8,604
Forks
470
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
8 October 2026
Category
AI Agents
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Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Start with a use case

    Pick one concrete task so you can judge whether the project fits.

  2. Fetch the source

    Clone the repo and check the prerequisites listed in the README.

  3. Set up the environment

    Install what it needs and configure credentials or model access.

  4. Try the sample workflow

    Run a minimal example end to end before wiring it into your stack.

// features

Why people love it

Local-first

Runs on your machine — no cloud required.

MicroVM runtime

Lightweight VMs with strong isolation.

Programmable library

Embed sandboxes in your own software.

Fast startup

Built for quick sandbox spin-up.

Rust core

Memory-safe, performant implementation.

Apache-2.0

Permissive licensing.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/superradcompany/microsandbox.git
    cd microsandbox
  2. Step 2 — Build

    Compile with Cargo.

    cargo build --release
  3. Step 3 — Run a sandbox

    Follow the docs to launch your first microVM.

    # see https://docs.microsandbox.dev for the quickstart
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains microsandbox?

It is maintained by superradcompany at superradcompany/microsandbox, with 470 forks.

Is microsandbox free to use?

Yes. It is released under the Apache-2.0 license, which permits commercial use, modification, and redistribution. Read the LICENSE file for the exact terms.

Do I need a paid API to use it?

No — it runs locally on your own hardware.

How does it compare to Docker or Firecracker?

Compare on isolation strength versus convenience: microVMs isolate more than containers with less overhead than full VMs.

How do I get started?

Check the docs site, build with cargo, and follow the quickstart.

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