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maclinuxsandboxes+3 more

One tool for agents, clusters, and e2e tests — locally and in production

Every AI agent is building its own sandbox. That's the same fragmentation we saw with FaaS in 2016. Slicer gives you one consistent microVM layer for agents, K8s, databases, and anything else that needs real Linux.

Alex Ellis
February 19, 2026
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macslicerlinux+1 more

Slicer for Mac: Preview

A WSL-like Linux VM for Mac that boots in half a second, with native folder sharing, Docker, K3s, and disposable sandboxes for AI agents.

Alex Ellis
February 11, 2026
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kubernetessecurityslicer

Testing for the nodes/proxy RCE vulnerability with K3s

We spin up a K3s cluster in a Slicer microVM and run Graham Helton's detection script to check for the nodes/proxy RCE vulnerability.

Alex Ellis
January 27, 2026
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claudeollamacode+1 more

Trying out Claude Code with Ollama

Trying out Claude Code with Ollama to see if it can automate basic tasks.

Alex Ellis
January 20, 2026
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linuxslicersandboxes+1 more

Getting to sub-300ms microVM sandboxes for automation and AI agents

With Slicer's new optimised images, you can boot the Linux Kernel and systemd in less than 300ms for automation and AI agents.

Alex Ellis
January 14, 2026
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linuxself-hostingslicer+2 more

Create a lightweight Linux router/firewall in a microVM

Turn a regular PC into a router/firewall with Slicer microVMs, using standard Linux networking daemons like dnsmasq and iptables.

Alex Ellis
January 6, 2026
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linuxself-hostingslicer

Introducing Isolated Network Mode for Slicer

Introducing Isolated Network Mode for Slicer for agents and untrusted workloads.

Alex Ellis
December 23, 2025
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linuxself-hostingfirecracker+2 more

Installing Slicer on an Intel NUC

Installing Slicer on an Intel NUC.

Alex Ellis
December 23, 2025
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linuxself-hostingwork+2 more

Slicer 2025 Wrap-Up

Looking back on the last 3 and a half months since the public release of Slicer.

Alex Ellis
December 19, 2025
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