Zeroboot
VM sandboxes for running agent code that start in under a millisecond by forking a warm snapshot with copy-on-write memory.
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About Zeroboot
Zeroboot is listed in our MCP & infra category and is aimed at builders. VM sandboxes for running agent code that start in under a millisecond by forking a warm snapshot with copy-on-write memory. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-19.
Zeroboot at a glance
- Category: MCP & infra
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source + cloud (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: zerobootdev/zeroboot · 2,465 stars (as of Oct 19, 2026)
- Official site: github.com/zerobootdev/zeroboot
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 19, 2026
Zeroboot FAQ
What is Zeroboot?
VM sandboxes for running agent code that start in under a millisecond by forking a warm snapshot with copy-on-write memory.
How much does Zeroboot cost?
Zeroboot'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 Zeroboot's source code?
On GitHub at zerobootdev/zeroboot, which had 2,465 stars as of Oct 19, 2026.
What are alternatives to Zeroboot?
Similar tools include CubeSandbox, E2B, microsandbox, Modal, Judge0 and forkd.
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