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Engineering deep-dives, product updates, and guides from the Oblien team.
How to Run AI Agents in the Cloud Securely
AI agents execute code and browse the web autonomously. Deploy them safely in the cloud with hardware-level sandboxing and proper isolation.
How to Build a Lovable Clone with AI Agents That Write, Deploy, and Ship Full Apps
Build your own AI app builder like Lovable or Bolt - users describe an app, AI agents write code, set up the database, and deploy it live.
How to Let Your Users Run Code Safely Inside Your App
Add safe code execution to your product - users write and run code in sandboxed environments that can't touch your infrastructure.
How to Build an AI Agent That Creates Full SaaS Apps on Demand
Build an AI system that generates and deploys complete SaaS apps from a text prompt. Multi-agent orchestration with isolated environments.
How to Run Claude Code in the Cloud Without a Local Machine
Run Claude Code on a cloud server - available 24/7 with no local machine, no SSH tunnels, and no terminal babysitting. Full setup guide.
How to Build a Multi-Agent System Where AI Agents Talk to Each Other
Architect a multi-agent system where AI agents collaborate in isolated environments, communicating securely over a private network.
How to Build Your Own Replit Alternative with AI Agents
Step-by-step guide to building a cloud IDE with instant environments, real-time collaboration, and AI assistance. Build a Replit alternative.
How to Auto-Scale AI Agent Workers from Zero to Thousands
Build an auto-scaling system for AI agents that scales to thousands of workers and drops to zero when idle. No Kubernetes required.
How to Boot a Full Linux VM in Under 200 Milliseconds
Most VMs take 30–60s to boot. Firecracker does it in under 200ms. Learn the engineering behind sub-second boot for AI agents and sandboxes.
Firecracker MicroVMs vs Docker Containers: Which One Should You Use?
Firecracker microVMs vs Docker containers: when containers suffice, when you need VMs, and how to choose the right tool for your workload.
The Hidden Costs of Running AI Agents on Bare Metal
Running AI agents on bare metal costs more than you think. Security incidents, idle compute - learn the real costs and smarter alternatives.
How to Run Untrusted Code Safely in the Cloud
Sandbox untrusted code safely - whether from users or AI agents. The right way to execute arbitrary code without risking your infrastructure.
How to Build an AI Coding Assistant That Runs in the Cloud
Build an AI coding assistant that writes code, runs it, verifies output, and iterates - all in an isolated cloud environment. Works with any LLM.
How to Build an Internal Developer Platform with AI Agents
Build an internal developer platform with AI-powered environments. Give every developer instant, isolated workspaces with AI assistants.
The Future of Software: AI Agents That Build, Deploy, and Maintain Applications
Where AI agent infrastructure is heading - from today's code assistants to autonomous systems that build, ship, and operate software.
5 Architecture Patterns for Running AI Agents in Production
Battle-tested architecture patterns for deploying AI agents at scale. From single-agent setups to multi-agent networks with practical examples.
How to Secure Your AI Agent Infrastructure: A Practical Checklist
Security checklist for AI agent deployments: isolation, networking, secrets, monitoring, and incident response. Actionable steps you can use today.
How to Ship AI-Generated Apps to Production with Custom Domains
Ship AI-built apps to production with custom domains, auto-SSL, and sleep mode. Turn any workspace into a live deployment - no DevOps needed.
How to Rotate Your AI Agent's IP Address Instantly with Zone Switching
Give AI agents dedicated outbound IPs, switch zones instantly, and rotate through thousands of addresses. Essential for scraping and API access.
What Is a MicroVM? A Simple Guide for Non-Technical Founders
What are microVMs? A plain-language guide to why they matter for AI, how they differ from containers and traditional VMs. No jargon, just concepts.
How to Back Up and Restore AI Agent Environments Instantly
Snapshot your AI agent's full state - memory, disk, processes. Restore environments in seconds and clone proven agents effortlessly.
How to Add AI-Powered Web Search and Data Extraction to Your App
Add web search, content extraction, and site crawling to your product with managed APIs. Get structured data from any page in seconds.
How to Run Any Open-Source AI Agent Framework in the Cloud
Deploy LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, or any AI agent framework in isolated cloud environments. Pre-built images and one-command setup.
Why Docker Containers Are Not Safe for Running AI Agents
Docker wasn't built for AI agent code execution. Learn why containers fall short on security and what to use instead for safe agent sandboxing.
How to Deploy OpenClaw to the Cloud in One Click
Deploy the OpenClaw AI agent framework to the cloud in under a minute. No server setup, no Docker config - just a running agent instantly.
Oblien vs Traditional Cloud: Why We Built a Platform Just for AI Agents
Why existing cloud platforms fail AI agent workloads, and how purpose-built microVM infrastructure solves what EC2, Lambda, and K8s can't.
What Happens Inside an Oblien Workspace: From Boot to Running Agent
What happens when you create an Oblien workspace - from API call to boot, isolation, network setup, and your agent's first command.
How to Give Each User Their Own Isolated Sandbox in Your SaaS
Create per-user sandboxed environments for your SaaS - completely isolated, zero shared infrastructure. Ideal for code execution and AI tools.
The Complete Guide to Zero-Trust Networking for AI Agents
Zero-trust networking for AI agents: why default-deny matters, how it prevents lateral movement, and a practical implementation guide.
From Idea to Deployed App in 60 Seconds with AI Agents
Go from a text description to a live, deployed web app in under 60 seconds using AI agents. See the real workflow and architecture behind it.
How We Built Sub-200ms VM Boot Times (And Why It Matters for AI)
How we achieved sub-200ms VM boot times and why sub-second boot changes everything for AI agents and sandboxes.
How to Set Up Cloud Dev Environments That Spin Up in Seconds
Set up instant, reproducible cloud dev environments any developer can spin up in under a second. Ditch fragile local setups for good.
How to Build a Multi-Tenant AI Platform Where Every User Gets Their Own Computer
Architecture guide for multi-tenant SaaS: user-per-VM isolation, private networking, session management, and cost optimization patterns.
Why AI Agents Keep Breaking Out of Docker Containers (And How to Stop It)
Real examples of AI agents escaping Docker containers and accessing host systems. Why containers fail for autonomous AI and what to use instead.
How to Connect AI Agents to Private Databases Without Exposing Them
Securely wire AI agents to private databases without exposing them to the internet. No public endpoints, no VPNs - just private networking.
Why Your AI Agent Needs Its Own Server, Not Just an API Key
Most AI agents run as stateless API calls with no persistence. Your agent needs its own server - here's why and how without managing infra.
How to Keep Your AI Agent's Data Private by Design
Build AI agent systems where data stays private by default - encrypted at rest, isolated per user, and cryptographically deleted when unneeded.
How to Build Per-Customer Usage Billing for Your SaaS with Namespaces
Set up usage-based billing with isolated metering, spending caps, rate limits, and per-user analytics. Build it in hours, not months.