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Description

Omarchy is an Arch Linux-based desktop operating system designed to provide a productive, customizable computing environment for developers and technical users. Created by David Heinemeier Hansson, the distribution combines the Hyprland tiling window manager, Quickshell desktop components, and a keyboard-focused interface. The operating system includes preconfigured applications such as Neovim, Chromium, Obsidian, and LibreOffice, reducing the need for extensive setup after installation. Its integrated AI agent capabilities enable users to diagnose application crashes, troubleshoot system issues, and create custom desktop extensions through conversational instructions. Omarchy provides system-wide themes that modify wallpapers, terminal colors, notifications, interface elements, and other desktop components. Development tools support Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Node.js, Docker, Git workflows, and configurable programming language environments through Mise. Users can install alternative editors and terminals, including Visual Studio Code, Cursor, Zed, Alacritty, Ghostty, and Kitty, while maintaining consistent system shortcuts. Gaming capabilities include Steam, Proton, RetroArch, and support for additional game launchers, while Windows virtualization enables access to compatible Windows productivity applications. Omarchy offers full-disk and dual-boot installation, default disk encryption, software updates, and community-developed plugins for extending desktop functionality.

Description

boxd offers developers, engineering teams, and AI-agent applications access to persistent Linux virtual machines. Each virtual machine operates with its own kernel and features such as SSH access, a public HTTPS address, and persistent disk storage, allowing for the execution of software requiring a comprehensive computing environment, including Docker, systemd, long-running agents, and development servers, all within an isolated setup. Users have the ability to fork a live machine along with its memory and disk state, enabling them to experiment with alternative approaches without having to rebuild the entire environment; additionally, idle machines can enter a hibernation mode while preserving their disk state. Management of these machines is facilitated through SSH, a command-line interface, an API, and SDKs in Python and TypeScript. Organizations can easily integrate with platforms like GitHub, Linear, and Slack for enhanced collaboration. boxd can be operated as a managed cloud service located in Frankfurt, or it can be self-hosted on Linux infrastructure that supports KVM, with free deployment options available for configurations up to 16 vCPUs. Practical applications for boxd include cloud development environments, AI-agent test beds, background coding assistants, and staging environments for previews. This versatility makes it an excellent solution for teams looking to optimize their development workflows.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

GitHub No 
Linear No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
Slack No 

Integrations

GitHub Yes 
Linear Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
Slack Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Open source
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

€0.03/hour
Cloud machines use metered, pay-as-you-go billing for vCPU, RAM in use and disk space; there is no monthly subscription or per-seat fee. New cloud accounts receive €30 in credits after adding a payment method. Self-hosted deployments are free up to 16 vCPUs; larger deployments require an annual license.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Omarchy

Founded

2025

Website

omarchy.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

boxd

Founded

2026

Country

Netherlands

Website

boxd.sh/

Product Features

Product Features

Virtual Machine

Backup Management No 
Graphical User Interface No 
Remote Control No 
VDI No 
Virtual Machine Encryption No 
Virtual Machine Migration No 
Virtual Machine Monitoring No 
Virtual Server No 

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