# Perplexity Open-Sources SPACE Sandbox for AI Agents

> Perplexity releases open-source AI sandbox with root access for agents.
- Title: Perplexity Open-Sources SPACE Sandbox for AI Agents | Shortify
- Summary: Perplexity releases open-source AI sandbox with root access for agents. Perplexity open-sources SPACE, an AI agent platform with root privileges in isolated…
- Keywords: perplexity, space sandbox, ai agents, root access, firecracker, apache 2.0 license, virtual machines, crypto, finance, Open-Sources, SPACE, Sandbox
- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/technology/33290
- Published: 2026-10-16T13:44:48+00:00
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- Topics: perplexity, space sandbox, ai agents, root access, firecracker, apache 2.0 license, virtual machines, crypto, finance
## Perplexity Open-Sources SPACE
Perplexity has open-sourced SPACE, a platform for running AI agents with root privileges inside isolated virtual machines while keeping API keys outside each VM and routing external traffic through a gateway.
## SPACE Powers Computer Product
SPACE powers Perplexity’s Computer product and uses Firecracker to create a separate microVM for every agent task.
## Speed and Security Improvements
In July 2026, Perplexity replaced its previous commercial sandbox service with SPACE, cutting median creation latency from 185 milliseconds to 60 milliseconds.
## Key takeaway

Perplexity open-sources SPACE, an AI agent platform with root privileges in isolated virtual machines, improving speed and security.