Key Points
- NVIDIA OpenShell is now available as a snap on Ubuntu for secure AI agent workflows
- Installation requires just two commands:
sudo snap install openshellandopenshell sandbox create - Each AI agent runs in an isolated sandbox with enforced corporate policies and data protection
What this is about
Canonical and NVIDIA have partnered to bring the NVIDIA OpenShell runtime to Ubuntu as a snap package. OpenShell is an open source tool that manages how autonomous AI agents interact with your system, controlling their access to files, networks, and other resources.
As AI moves from chatbots to actual working agents, OpenShell provides security through isolated sandboxes for each agent. It enforces company policies while maintaining oversight of all agent activities, with every session secured, resource usage metered, and permissions verified before execution.
Why it matters
This matters most to enterprise developers and IT teams deploying AI agents at scale. With support across NVIDIA hardware from workstations to data center systems, you can confidently run agent workflows knowing they’re isolated from your core system and each other.
The snap packaging means you get automatic updates and consistent behavior across different hardware. Right now this is launching at COMPUTEX 2026 as a preview, so it’s available but still early-stage technology.
Have you tried running AI agents on Ubuntu yet? Share your experience with OpenShell or snap-based AI tools in the comments.