GoKawiilNew open-source tool 'pi pod' adds sandboxing to the pi coding agent
A developer has released pi pod, a self-hostable project that runs the pi coding agent inside isolated sandboxes on a user's own server. It adds features like sandboxing, native clients, session sharing with role-based access, and browser/app automation on top of the existing pi harness. The creator says a hosted version of the service is planned for later release.
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By building around pi rather than replacing it, the project could let developers add enterprise-style controls—like access management and isolation—without losing the customization that draws users to pi in the first place. Self-hosting also appeals to businesses wanting to keep agentic coding tools inside their own infrastructure for privacy or compliance reasons.
- pi pod wraps the pi coding agent with sandboxing, native clients, and RBAC session sharing.
- The self-hosted edition is available now via a public GitHub repository.
- A hosted service version is planned but not yet released.
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