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Paddock
Paddock provides isolated Linux computers and sandboxes for AI agents on a single server.
Paddock gives each AI agent its own Linux computer or locked-down sandbox on a self-hosted VPS. It provides Ubuntu XFCE desktops where agents can open GUI apps and take screenshots, while keeping files, tools, and desktops between runs. The platform supports network controls like deny-all, allowlists, and automatic cloud metadata blocking. Boxes feature persistent drives, isolated Linux users, snapshots saved every minute, and preinstalled agents including Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Pi, Prime, and Kimi. Users can manage boxes via a CLI, a web dashboard, an HTTP API, or TypeScript and Python SDKs.
Paddock at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer
- Runs on: Web, CLI, API, self-hosted
- Pricing: Free and open source, MIT licensed.
- Released: October 2026
- Category: AI coding tool
- Website: tony1908.github.io
Key features
- Ubuntu XFCE desktop access
- Docker execution inside boxes
- Snapshots saved every minute
- Configurable network access and allowlists
- Persistent drives under /mnt
- Preinstalled AI agents
- CLI, dashboard, API, and SDK control
Use it for
- Running AI agents on dedicated Linux computers
- Sandboxing untrusted code execution
- Automating tasks via HTTP API and SDKs
- Monitoring agent work through the browser dashboard
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- PentAGI — It autonomously manages penetration testing workflows within a secure Docker sandbox.
- Agent Sandbox — Provides a secure and isolated execution layer for autonomous AI agents.
- AIO Sandbox — Provides an integrated environment for agents in a single Docker container.
- AgentDock — Manages multiple coding agents from one screen-edge inbox without switching tabs.
- Snippet Service — It runs locally, keeps sessions on disk, and provides a companion app for remote steering.
- OpenSandbox — Provides isolated environments with multi-language SDKs and lifecycle management.
- PI Desktop — It keeps projects, settings, and sessions local without mandatory accounts.
- ArcBox — Run AI agents on real isolated machines with fast boot times.
- Cordane — Run AI coding agents on your own hardware from any browser without complex networking setups.
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