Hopx Secure AI Sandboxes

Overview

Hopx is a cutting-edge platform designed to securely run untrusted code in fully isolated sandboxes. Leveraging Firecracker microVMs, Hopx provides hardware-level isolation and kernel protection, offering far greater security than containers or traditional serverless functions. With near-instant startup times of around 100 milliseconds, seamless multi-language execution (Python, JavaScript, Bash, Go), and unlimited runtime for long-running processes, Hopx is tailored to the needs of AI engineers, developers, and enterprises running complex automated tasks and AI agents.

Hopx sandboxes enable developers and organizations to execute arbitrary user-submitted scripts, AI-generated code, and background jobs without compromising the host system. Its features include filesystem operations (read/write/upload/download), shell command execution, process management, real-time stdout/stderr streaming, and interactive WebSocket terminals. Moreover, ready-to-use and customizable environment templates speed up sandbox deployment, while desktop automation via VNC and API control enhances remote GUI interactions.

Key Features

• Instant Sandboxes: Launch isolated Firecracker microVM sandboxes in ~100ms using pre-built snapshots.
• Multi-Language Support: Execute Python, JavaScript, Bash, and Go with full output capture.
• Unlimited Runtime: Run notebooks, agents, or jobs continuously for days or weeks with persistent state.
• Real-Time Streaming: Stream stdout/stderr outputs live for immediate feedback.
• Filesystem Operations: Seamlessly read, write, upload, and download files within sandboxes.
• Shell Command Execution: Run any shell command securely and capture the complete output.
• Process Management: Start and monitor background processes without blocking.
• Pre-Built and Custom Templates: Use instantly available environment snapshots or build your own configs.
• Desktop Automation: Control cloud desktops with VNC, screenshots, keyboard, and mouse inputs programmatically.
• Advanced Preview URLs: Expose ports via public URLs for external access.
• System Metrics: Monitor CPU, memory, network, and disk usage in real-time.
• WebSocket Terminal: Interactive terminal sessions for live debugging and command execution.
• MCP Integration: Native compatibility with AI agents and large language models for seamless orchestration.

Use Cases

• AI Agents & Code Execution: Safely launch and execute AI agents that generate and run code without risking host security.
• Secure User Script Execution: Run untrusted user-submitted scripts safely within isolated sandboxes.
• Code Validation & Testing: Automatically test AI-generated or user code before deployment.
• Long-Running Jobs: Execute workflows lasting hours or days without timeout restrictions.
• CI/CD Testing: Run isolated and reproducible integration tests with per-PR sandboxes.
• Data Processing & ETL: Perform data transformations in secure, interference-free environments.
• Benchmarking: Execute fair and reproducible performance benchmarks.
• Background Workers: Manage long-running background jobs and schedulers securely.
• Desktop Automation: Automate cloud desktop tasks using APIs to control GUI elements remotely.
• Load & Stress Testing: Spin up hundreds of parallel sandboxes instantly for load and concurrency testing.
• Education & Training: Enable safe code execution environments for coding bootcamps and classrooms.
• Event Processing: Process millions of webhook events daily with perfect isolation.

FAQ

Q: How fast do sandboxes start? A: Sandboxes launch in approximately 100 milliseconds using prebuilt microVM snapshots.

Q: What languages does Hopx support? A: Hopx supports Python, JavaScript, Bash, and Go by default, with customizable execution environments.

Q: Can I run long-running processes? A: Yes, there are no execution time limits. Sandboxes can run continuously for days or weeks.

Q: How secure is the sandbox? A: Hopx uses Firecracker microVMs which provide hardware-level virtualization, isolating your code execution from the host kernel.

Q: Can I interact with running sandboxes? A: Yes, you can stream stdout/stderr in real-time, open WebSocket terminal sessions, and manage processes interactively.

Q: Is filesystem access supported? A: Yes, sandboxes support full filesystem operations including reading, writing, uploading, and downloading files.

Q: How do I integrate Hopx into my projects? A: Hopx provides a simple and powerful SDK with APIs for Python and JavaScript to create, run, and destroy sandboxes programmatically.

Q: Are there templates available? A: Yes, Hopx offers ready-to-use templates for common environments, and you can create custom templates for specialized needs.

Q: Can I automate desktop environments? A: Absolutely, Hopx supports desktop automation features including VNC streaming, screenshots, and input automation via API.

Q: What are common industries using Hopx? A: Hopx is utilized across AI development, data engineering, DevOps CI/CD, education, cloud software platforms, research, and automation sectors.

Hopx by Bunnyshell offers a secure, scalable, and developer-friendly solution to safely run untrusted code and AI agents in isolated environments with state-of-the-art virtualization technology, delivering unmatched speed, security, and flexibility.