Persistent cloud sandbox for AI agents
“Boat” provides AI agents with cloud-based Linux virtual machines that can exist indefinitely. Each of these virtual machines is a complete Ubuntu system, supporting SSH and SCP protocols. Docker can be run on them, and they each come with an independent IP address, as well as a virtual desktop capable of displaying 60 frames per second. Docker, VS Code, Chrome, GitHub CLI, Rust, Node.js, and Bun are all pre-installed on these virtual machines.
Its most distinctive feature is disk-level rapid cloning: it allows the instant creation of multiple identical environments from a single snapshot, making it ideal for use in “agent factories” that handle batch execution of agent tasks.
Billing is done on a per-second basis; there is no charge when the system is shut down. A 7-day free trial includes 25 computing hours, and after that, the cost starts at $20 per month. CLI tools are available for installation via command lines on Mac, Linux, and Windows.