{"id":"56b7ce91-61d7-4016-9abe-c3634ced982e","slug":"boxlite-mcp","kind":"mcp","name":"boxlite-mcp","summary":"Powered by BoxLite - embeddable sandbox with hardware-level isolation and no daemon. The SQLite of sandbox, coming soon as open source.","owner":"boxlite-ai","repoUrl":"https://github.com/boxlite-ai/boxlite-mcp","license":"Apache-2.0","licenseTier":"permissive","trust":"community","stars":43,"match":null,"fewStars":false,"format":"mcp","createdAt":"2025-12-07T12:22:32.000Z","addedAt":"2026-10-14T05:43:12.621Z","logoUrl":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/244449675?v=4","linkOnly":false,"collection":null,"skillPath":null,"categories":["databases","browser-web","developer-tools"],"tags":["sandbox","vm","computer-use","ai-agents","browser-use","code-interpreter"],"runtime":"python","local":true,"cloudCapable":false,"cloudCapability":"unknown","cloudReadyOnPlatform":false,"needsApiKey":false,"reviewed":false,"syncedAt":"2026-10-17T07:24:26.925Z","sample":false,"url":"https://conduits.dev/tools/boxlite-mcp","language":"Python","transports":["stdio"],"install":{"pypi":"boxlite-mcp"},"requirements":{"env":[],"upstreamMayCharge":false},"tools":null,"readme":"# boxlite-mcp\n\nMCP server providing isolated sandbox environments for AI agents.\n\n## The Problem\n\nToday's AI apps don't just generate text – they write and run code, call tools, read your files, and hit the network. Running all of this directly on your machine creates real risks:\n\n- **Security** - Malicious or buggy code can damage your system\n- **Privacy** - Sensitive files and credentials are exposed\n- **Reliability** - Runaway processes can consume resources or crash your machine\n\nBoxLite solves this by giving AI agents their own isolated VM – full freedom inside, complete safety outside.\n\n## Powered by BoxLite\n\n[BoxLite](https://boxlite-labs.github.io/website/) is an embeddable virtual machine runtime that follows the SQLite philosophy - simple, lightweight, and zero-configuration.\n\n### Why BoxLite?\n\n- **Hardware-level isolation** - True VM security, not just containers. Your AI agent runs in a completely isolated environment.\n- **No daemon required** - Unlike Docker, BoxLite doesn't need a background service. Just import and use.\n- **Embeddable** - Designed to be embedded directly into your applications, like SQLite for compute.\n- **Fast startup** - VMs boot in seconds, not minutes.\n- **Cross-platform** - Works on macOS and Linux.\n\n### Use Cases\n\n- **AI Agent Sandboxing** - Let AI agents execute code, browse the web, and use applications safely\n- **Secure Code Execution** - Run untrusted code without risk to your host system\n- **Browser Automation** - Headless browser with CDP for web scraping and testing\n- **Development Environments** - Disposable, reproducible dev environments\n\n## Demo\n\n[▶️ Watch the demo on YouTube](https://youtu.be/JjwLg6ww234)\n\nhttps://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0685d428-64e4-4a68-adfe-c24dc0dc5ae8\n\n## Available Tools\n\n| Tool | Description |\n|------|-------------|\n| `computer` | Full Ubuntu desktop with XFCE. Anthropic computer use API compatible. |\n| `browser` | Chromium browser with CDP endpoint for Puppeteer/Playwright/Selenium |\n| `code_interpreter` | Python code execution sandbox |\n| `sandbox` | Generic container for running shell commands |\n\n## Quick Start\n\n### Claude Code\n\n```bash\nclaude mcp add boxlite -- uvx boxlite-mcp\n```\n\n### Claude Desktop\n\nAdd to your Claude Desktop configuration (`~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` on macOS):\n\n```json\n{\n  \"mcpServers\": {\n    \"boxlite\": {\n      \"command\": \"uvx\",\n      \"args\": [\"boxlite-mcp\"]\n    }\n  }\n}\n```\n\n### Manual Installation\n\n```bash\npip install boxlite-mcp\n```\n\n## Development\n\n```bash\ngit clone https://github.com/boxlite-labs/boxlite-mcp.git\ncd boxlite-mcp\nuv sync --extra dev\nuv run pytest\n```\n\n### Connect Local Server to Claude Code\n\n```bash\nclaude mcp add boxlite -s local \\\n  -e BOXLITE_HOME=$HOME/.boxlite-mcp \\\n  -- uv run --directory /path/to/boxlite-mcp python -m server\n```\n\n> **Note:** Environment variables must be passed via `-e`, not inline in the args. MCP stdio servers bypass the shell, so `VAR=value command` syntax won't work.\n\n### Connect Local Server to Claude Desktop\n\nAdd to `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS):\n\n```json\n{\n  \"mcpServers\": {\n    \"boxlite\": {\n      \"command\": \"uv\",\n      \"args\": [\"run\", \"--directory\", \"/path/to/boxlite-mcp\", \"python\", \"-m\", \"server\"],\n      \"env\": {\n        \"BOXLITE_HOME\": \"/path/to/.boxlite-mcp\"\n      }\n    }\n  }\n}\n```\n\n## License\n\nApache-2.0\n"}