What is Cloudroom core?

Cloudroom core is a Rust service that runs AI coding agents in isolated Linux sandboxes on your own hardware. Each agent gets a separate sandbox with full admin rights inside but no access to other sandboxes or the host. The core manages agent execution, durable request queues, session history, and exposes an HTTP API for remote control. It runs as a systemd service on Ubuntu 24.04 (x86_64 or arm64), uses a Bearer token for authentication, and listens on localhost by default with Tailscale recommended for remote access. Agents use your own model subscriptions and credentials. The software is pre-release (pre-1.0) and licensed under Apache-2.0.

Should you self-host Cloudroom core?

Cloudroom core scores 50/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #96 of 209 in AI Agents. It has 1 049 GitHub stars.

It shipped 10 stable releases in the past year. The latest, core-v0.1.82, came out on 28 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 1 days.

Setup is advanced: plan for several services and some ongoing maintenance. It is Apache-2.0-licensed and written mostly in Rust.

Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Orca (91/100, 108 642 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Cloudroom core vs Orca side by side.

Features

Child threads / subagents
Command Guard
Desktop app integration
Disk safety and pause/resume
HTTP API with Bearer token auth
In-place upgrades
Isolated agent sandboxes
Multiple AI agent support
Session history and replay
Tailscale remote access

How to configure Cloudroom core

CLOUDROOM_ACCOUNT_HOME/home/cloudroom-agentHome directory for the agent user
Home directory for the agent user
CLOUDROOM_ALLOW_NON_LOOPBACK_HTTPAllow non-loopback HTTP listeners (1 = enabled)
Allow non-loopback HTTP listeners (1 = enabled)
values: 1
CLOUDROOM_CODEX_BINARY/usr/local/bin/codexPath to Codex CLI binary
Path to Codex CLI binary
CLOUDROOM_CODEX_HOME/home/cloudroom-agent/.codexCodex home directory for the agent user
Codex home directory for the agent user
CLOUDROOM_CODEX_MODELCodex model to use
Codex model to use
CLOUDROOM_HARNESScodexDefault harness (codex, claude-code, pi, cursor, opencode, hermes, devin, openclaw)
Default harness (codex, claude-code, pi, cursor, opencode, hermes, devin, openclaw)
values: codex, claude-code, pi, cursor, opencode, hermes, devin, openclaw
CLOUDROOM_LISTEN127.0.0.1:9840Address and port the HTTP API listens on
Address and port the HTTP API listens on
CLOUDROOM_LOCAL_HISTORY1Enable local history storage (1 = enabled)
Enable local history storage (1 = enabled)
values: 1
CLOUDROOM_MODELFallback model when adapter-specific model is omitted
Fallback model when adapter-specific model is omitted
CLOUDROOM_PI_BINARY/usr/local/bin/piPath to Pi CLI binary
Path to Pi CLI binary
CLOUDROOM_PI_HOME/home/cloudroom-agent/.pi/agentPi home directory
Pi home directory
CLOUDROOM_PI_MODELPi model to use
Pi model to use
CLOUDROOM_PI_PROVIDERPi provider (e.g., openai-codex)
Pi provider (e.g., openai-codex)
CLOUDROOM_REPOSITORY/code/exampleDefault workspace repository path
Default workspace repository path
CLOUDROOM_STATE_DIR/var/lib/cloudroom/historyDirectory for session history journal
Directory for session history journal
CLOUDROOM_STORAGE_POLICY/etc/cloudroom/storage.jsonPath to storage policy JSON file
Path to storage policy JSON file
CLOUDROOM_STOREself-hostedStorage backend mode
Storage backend mode
values: self-hosted
CLOUDROOM_TOKENSecret bearer token for API authentication
Secret bearer token for API authentication

FAQ

How does Cloudroom keep my code and keys safe?

Each agent runs in its own isolated sandbox with full admin rights inside but no access to other users or sandboxes. Agents call model providers directly. API keys shared go through a secure form and never appear in chat.

Can I self-host Cloudroom?

The Rust core is designed to run independently on a Linux VM with PostgreSQL and supported harness credentials. Managed hosting is optional. Public release packaging and a polished self-hosting setup are still being prepared.

Will my agents work when my laptop is closed?

Yes, on Cloud threads. Once a task reaches the cloud, the agent keeps working and its history is saved. Local threads stop when your Mac sleeps.

Do I need to change my model subscription?

No, Cloudroom works with your own model accounts and coding subscriptions. Agents connect to model providers directly.

Which AI coding agents does it support?

Local threads run 9 harnesses: Claude Code, Codex, Pi Agent, Cursor, OpenCode, Grok, fx, Hermes, and Devin. Cloud threads run Claude Code, Codex, Pi Agent, OpenCode, fx, Hermes, and Devin.

Is Cloudroom free?

Yes, the Free plan includes 100 cloud agents every 30 days, and local agents are free forever. Paid plans (Pro $50/mo, Super $150/mo, Ultra $500/mo) give more capacity.

Can I use Cloudroom today?

Yes, you can create an account and download the app. Ultra teams get an onboarding call.

What is Cloudroom?

Cloudroom is a platform for running AI coding agents in the cloud, each in its own sandbox. It manages agent execution and session history while you use your own tools and model accounts.