Dormice
The SQLite of agent sandboxes — self-hosted, E2B-compatible. One machine, sandboxes that live forever, idle costs nothing
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About Dormice
Dormice is listed in our sandboxes & code execution category and is aimed at builders. The SQLite of agent sandboxes — self-hosted, E2B-compatible. One machine, sandboxes that live forever, idle costs nothing Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-28.
Dormice at a glance
- Category: Sandboxes & code execution
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: BitMiracle-AI/Dormice · 1,708 stars (as of Oct 28, 2026)
- Official site: github.com/BitMiracle-AI/Dormice
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 28, 2026
Dormice FAQ
What is Dormice?
The SQLite of agent sandboxes — self-hosted, E2B-compatible. One machine, sandboxes that live forever, idle costs nothing
How much does Dormice cost?
Dormice's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find Dormice's source code?
On GitHub at BitMiracle-AI/Dormice, which had 1,708 stars as of Oct 28, 2026.
What are alternatives to Dormice?
Similar tools include Sandboxd, Tensorlake, Modal, ArcBox, agentOS and Airecon.
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