nono
Zero-trust sandboxing for agent runtimes.
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About nono
nono is listed in our sandboxes & code execution category and is aimed at builders. Zero-trust sandboxing for agent runtimes. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is nono?
nono is an agent runtime security tool that secures agents, their tools, their credentials and the skills and instructions they follow, with low latency.
Our listing describes it as zero-trust sandboxing for agent runtimes. The project is approaching 1.0 and says APIs are stabilizing.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: nono.sh.
Who is nono for?
Teams running agents who need to lock down tools, credentials and instructions.
nono at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: nolabs-ai/nono · 4,603 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Zero-trust sandboxing
- Protects tools, credentials and skills
- Low latency
- Pre-1.0
nono FAQ
What is nono?
nono is an agent runtime security tool that secures agents, their tools, their credentials and the skills and instructions they follow, with low latency.
Who is nono for?
Teams running agents who need to lock down tools, credentials and instructions.
Is nono free?
nono'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 nono open source?
Yes. nono is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to nono?
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