Run AI agents longer and safer with NVIDIA’s OpenShell runtime

NVIDIA has released OpenShell 0.1.0, an open-source runtime designed to add enforceable controls to AI agents without requiring code rewrites. The system combines sandboxed execution, controlled service access and formal policy analysis, allowing teams to grant agents necessary capabilities while maintaining security. OpenShell supports popular frameworks including Codex, Claude Code, Pi and Hermes, and functions as the runtime layer within the larger NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform, which extends protection across application, runtime and infrastructure layers, the company says. Organizations like Cadence, Slack, and Gecko Robotics are already adopting OpenShell across applications ranging from chip design to physical AI. NVIDIA OpenShell 0.1.0 Enforces Runtime Controls for AI Agents NVIDIA OpenShell 0.1.0 manages agent sandboxes by restricting outbound communication to configured services, a capability important for long-running AI tasks. The system employs operating-system kernel controls to limit file access and prevent privilege escalation within these sandboxes,…