Strands Box
Open source sandbox from the Strands Agents team that pairs OS-level isolation with default-deny Dogwood policies over shell, Python, egress, and MCP calls.
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About Strands Box
Strands Box is listed in our sandboxes & code execution category and is aimed at builders. Open source sandbox from the Strands Agents team that pairs OS-level isolation with default-deny Dogwood policies over shell, Python, egress, and MCP calls. Pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (preview, local execution). Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-26.
Strands Box at a glance
- Category: Sandboxes & code execution
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Free and open source (preview, local execution) (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: strands-agents/box · 476 stars (as of Oct 26, 2026)
- Official site: github.com/strands-agents/box
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 26, 2026
Strands Box FAQ
What is Strands Box?
Open source sandbox from the Strands Agents team that pairs OS-level isolation with default-deny Dogwood policies over shell, Python, egress, and MCP calls.
How much does Strands Box cost?
Strands Box's pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (preview, local execution). Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find Strands Box's source code?
On GitHub at strands-agents/box, which had 476 stars as of Oct 26, 2026.
What are alternatives to Strands Box?
Similar tools include AIO Sandbox, Modal, nono, smolvm, OpenSandbox and forkd.
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