A self hosted AI software factory

Jakes Saunders has announced the development of an “almost fully self‑hosted sandboxed agentic software factory,” a new platform that aims to streamline the creation and deployment of software through autonomous agents. The blog post, posted on his personal site, explains that the system is designed to run locally on a user’s own infrastructure, minimizing reliance on external cloud services while providing a secure sandbox environment for each agent to operate.

The factory integrates several open‑source components, including container orchestration for isolation, a lightweight runtime for executing agent code, and a configuration layer that allows developers to specify the scope and permissions of each agent. Saunders highlights that the sandboxing mechanism prevents agents from accessing the host system beyond their designated resources, thereby reducing security risks. The platform also supports modular plug‑ins, enabling teams to extend functionality without compromising isolation.

The post has attracted modest attention on Hacker News, where it received nine up‑votes and four comments. Readers praised the emphasis on self‑hosting and security, noting that the approach could be valuable for organizations that require strict data governance. Saunders indicates that future updates will focus on improving agent coordination and expanding the library of pre‑built agent templates.