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Dedalus Labs

Persistent computers for AI agents

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Dedalus Labs provides full Linux machines for AI agents, addressing the slow startup and state loss common with traditional sandboxes. Machines start in under 50ms, with the full filesystem and runtime preserved across sessions, and billing is based on active compute time only, with no idle charges.

The service offers VM-level isolation with full kernel, memory, and filesystem boundaries, root access inside each sandbox, and support for untrusted code. Machines are provisioned via a command-line installer. Pricing is usage-based, with separate rates for vCPU, memory, and storage. Plans include a free Hobby tier with limited machine resources, a Pro tier with monthly compute credits and expanded limits, and an Enterprise tier with custom resources, SSO/RBAC/audit logs, SLA guarantees, and bring-your-own-cloud options.

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