forkd
MicroVM sandbox runtime for AI agent fan-out that forks KVM-isolated child VMs from a warm snapshot in milliseconds.
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About forkd
forkd is listed in our sandboxes & code execution category and is aimed at builders. MicroVM sandbox runtime for AI agent fan-out that forks KVM-isolated child VMs from a warm snapshot in milliseconds. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
forkd at a glance
- Category: Sandboxes & code execution
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- Licence: Apache License 2.0 (OSI-approved open source)
- GitHub: deeplethe/forkd · 2,922 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
- Latest release: mcp-v0.2.1: Merge pull request #276 fro…, Jul 31, 2026
- Last commit: Sep 14, 2026
- Official site: github.com/deeplethe/forkd
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 18, 2026
forkd FAQ
What is forkd?
MicroVM sandbox runtime for AI agent fan-out that forks KVM-isolated child VMs from a warm snapshot in milliseconds.
How much does forkd cost?
forkd's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is forkd open source?
Yes. forkd's GitHub repository is published under the Apache License 2.0, according to the licence file in the repo.
Where can I find forkd's source code?
On GitHub at deeplethe/forkd, which had 2,922 stars as of Oct 21, 2026. The latest release is mcp-v0.2.1: Merge pull request #276 from Retengart/feature/arch-forkd-bin (Jul 31, 2026).
What are alternatives to forkd?
Similar tools include OpenSandbox, microsandbox, Agent Sandbox (Kubernetes), Sandbox0, Tensorlake and Perplexity SPACE.
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