Sandlock
The lightest AI sandbox. A process-based sandbox for Linux, no container, no VM, no privilege, no prompt injection
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About Sandlock
Sandlock is listed in our security & governance category and is aimed at builders. The lightest AI sandbox. A process-based sandbox for Linux, no container, no VM, no privilege, no prompt injection Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-28.
Sandlock at a glance
- Category: Security & governance
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source + cloud (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: multikernel/sandlock · 588 stars (as of Oct 28, 2026)
- Official site: sandlock.io
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 28, 2026
Sandlock FAQ
What is Sandlock?
The lightest AI sandbox. A process-based sandbox for Linux, no container, no VM, no privilege, no prompt injection
How much does Sandlock cost?
Sandlock's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. 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 Sandlock's source code?
On GitHub at multikernel/sandlock, which had 588 stars as of Oct 28, 2026.
What are alternatives to Sandlock?
Similar tools include Superagent, Pipelock, Arcjet Js, OpenAPPA, 1Password for Agents and Aletheore.
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