NVIDIA OpenShell

What it does

Runs agent work inside configured sandboxes with filesystem, network, and process policies.

• Agent sandboxes
• Runtime policy controls
• Local gateway

Why use it

Define execution boundaries around an agent’s tools and environment.

Recent traction

GitHub Trending reported 3,189 stars gained over 7 days.

Source snapshot: 2026-10-25. This is a 7-day signal, not a 90-day ranking.

Installation

1. Check the official support matrix for your OS and virtualization runtime.

2. Install OpenShell using the official guide and create a practice sandbox.

3. Follow Run Your First Agent to add a supported agent; the default sandbox does not contain one.