Fence
Lightweight, container-free sandbox for running commands with network and filesystem restrictions
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About Fence
Fence is listed in our sandboxes & code execution category and is aimed at builders. Lightweight, container-free sandbox for running commands with network and filesystem restrictions Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-28.
Fence 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: fencesandbox/fence · 1,005 stars (as of Oct 28, 2026)
- Official site: github.com/fencesandbox/fence
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 28, 2026
Fence FAQ
What is Fence?
Lightweight, container-free sandbox for running commands with network and filesystem restrictions
How much does Fence cost?
Fence'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 Fence's source code?
On GitHub at fencesandbox/fence, which had 1,005 stars as of Oct 28, 2026.
What are alternatives to Fence?
Similar tools include CubeSandbox, Cloudflare Sandbox SDK, Perplexity SPACE, NVIDIA OpenShell, Strands Box and BoxLite.
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