Container Use

Container Use: Development environment for coding agents that provides sandboxed containers for parallel work.

Container Use provides sandboxed development environments for coding agents so they can run safely in parallel without requiring constant supervision. The product uses Dagger for containerized workflows and Git worktrees for branching to give each agent a fresh container in its own git branch. Users can view complete command history and logs of agent activity, drop directly into an agent terminal to take control, and review agent work using standard git commands. It supports agent integration with tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and VSCode. The software is designed for developers who use coding agents and need a way to experiment safely, discard failures instantly, and prevent conflicts between multiple running agents.

Container Use at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: CLI, macOS, Linux
Pricing: Free
Released: May 2025
Category: AI coding tool
Website: container-use.com

Key features

Sandboxed environments in fresh containers
Git worktree integration for branching
Real-time visibility with command history and logs
Direct terminal access for agent intervention
Standard git workflow for environment control
Agent integration with Claude Code and Cursor

Use it for

Run multiple coding agents in parallel without conflicts
Review agent work using standard git commands
Inspect agent command history and logs
Take control of agent terminals when stuck

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