Sandboxing AI Agents in Linux
8 hours ago
- #Bubblewrap
- #AI Sandboxing
- #Linux Development
- Using AI agents like Claude Code for software development requires frequent permission checks, which can be disruptive.
- Sandboxing AI agents is a solution to minimize risks and interruptions, with options like remote machines, Docker, or bubblewrap on Linux.
- Bubblewrap provides lightweight sandboxing using Linux kernel features, allowing controlled access to files, folders, and network resources.
- Key requirements for sandboxing include mimicking the regular dev setup, restricting access to project-specific files, and allowing network access.
- A custom bubblewrap script is shared, detailing how to bind necessary files and directories while isolating the AI agent.
- The script is tailored to the author's system, exposing minimal files from /etc and injecting configuration files like .claude.json securely.
- Tips for customization include running the agent manually in a bash sandbox and using strace to identify required files.