Perplexity SPACE
Perplexity's open-source sandbox platform that runs each agent task in its own Firecracker microVM, with credentials and network access controlled from outside.
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About Perplexity SPACE
Perplexity SPACE is listed in our sandboxes & code execution category and is aimed at builders. Perplexity's open-source sandbox platform that runs each agent task in its own Firecracker microVM, with credentials and network access controlled from outside. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
Perplexity SPACE 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: perplexityai/SPACE · 1,771 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
- Last commit: Oct 21, 2026
- Official site: space.docs.perplexity.ai/guide/index.html
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 18, 2026
Perplexity SPACE FAQ
What is Perplexity SPACE?
Perplexity's open-source sandbox platform that runs each agent task in its own Firecracker microVM, with credentials and network access controlled from outside.
How much does Perplexity SPACE cost?
Perplexity SPACE'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 Perplexity SPACE open source?
Yes. Perplexity SPACE's GitHub repository is published under the Apache License 2.0, according to the licence file in the repo.
Where can I find Perplexity SPACE's source code?
On GitHub at perplexityai/SPACE, which had 1,771 stars as of Oct 21, 2026.
What are alternatives to Perplexity SPACE?
Similar tools include NVIDIA OpenShell, OpenSandbox, CubeSandbox, forkd, Agent Safehouse and Cloudflare Sandbox SDK.
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