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OpenShell is an open-source runtime designed to safely run autonomous AI agents in isolated environments. Developed by NVIDIA, it provides sandboxed execution spaces that protect system resources, credentials, and data from unauthorized access. Each agent runs inside a containerized sandbox governed by declarative YAML security policies that control network access, file permissions, and process behavior. The platform includes a gateway service that manages sandbox lifecycles and routes AI inference requests through controlled providers. OpenShell also features a privacy-aware routing system that prevents sensitive information from leaving the sandbox environment. By combining container isolation, policy enforcement, and agent orchestration, OpenShell offers a secure infrastructure for developing and operating AI agents.
Features
- Runs autonomous AI agents inside isolated sandbox environments.
- Uses declarative YAML policies to control network access, file systems, and processes.
- Includes a gateway that manages sandbox lifecycle and authentication boundaries.
- Provides a privacy router that safely routes AI inference requests to approved backends.
- Supports GPU workloads and local inference within sandbox environments.
- Includes a real-time terminal UI and CLI tools for monitoring and managing agent environments.
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