Microsandbox: Virtual Machines that feel and perform like containers
Published on: 2025-06-13 07:20:04
——— easy secure execution of untrusted user/ai code ———
WHY MICROSANDBOX?
Ever needed to run code you don't fully trust? Whether it's AI-generated code, user submissions, or experimental code, the traditional options all have serious drawbacks:
Running locally - One malicious script and your entire system is compromised
- One malicious script and your entire system is compromised Using containers - Shared kernels mean sophisticated attacks can still break out
- Shared kernels mean sophisticated attacks can still break out Traditional VMs - Waiting 10+ seconds for a VM to boot kills productivity and performance
- Waiting 10+ seconds for a VM to boot kills productivity and performance Cloud solutions - Not as flexible, at the whim of the cloud provider
microsandbox combines the best of all worlds:
Bulletproof Security - True VM isolation with - True VM isolation with microVMs
Instant Startup - Boot times under 200ms, not 10+ seconds - Boot times under 200ms, not 10+ seconds
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