Cloud VMs with a Built-In REST API for AI Agents
FreeAbout Cloud VMs with a Built-In REST API for AI Agents
Oblien provides cloud VMs (workspaces) with a built-in REST API specifically designed for AI agents. Each workspace is a hardware-isolated VM running a Runtime API on port 9990, exposing file operations, terminal sessions, command execution, search, file watcher, and MCP skills. The API can be accessed via a gateway (workspace.oblien.com) with JWT authentication or directly between workspaces over a private network using raw connection tokens. Workspaces are network-dark by default, with firewalls blocking all inbound traffic unless explicitly allowed. Cold starts take under 130 ms, warm snapshots restore instantly, and a 99.95% uptime SLA is offered. A single TypeScript SDK provides full lifecycle control (create, start, stop, delete) and runtime access. The service includes a generous free tier with pay-as-you-go pricing, no credit card required.
Key Features
Pros & Cons
- True hardware isolation (not containers) for maximum security
- Extremely fast cold start (under 130 ms) and instant state restoration
- Comprehensive, well-documented REST API for all runtime operations
- Generous free tier allows experimentation without payment
- Single SDK to manage both lifecycle and runtime interactions
- Network isolation by default, with explicit private links for controlled access
- Requires creating private links for direct workspace-to-workspace communication, adding setup complexity
- No GPU support mentioned, limiting use for GPU-accelerated AI workloads
- Pricing may become expensive at scale (no explicit rates provided)
- Dual access modes (gateway vs direct) may have a learning curve for new users