Hyperbox
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What is Hyperbox?
Hyperbox provides dedicated, always-on Mac mini workstations designed specifically for AI agents that need to run 24/7 without interruption. It offers real Apple Silicon hardware with full admin access, remote desktop capability, persistent state storage, and pre-installed developer tools including Xcode and various agent tools for iOS builds and automation.
Key features include dedicated Mac mini hardware that never turns off, macOS screen sharing with RustDesk, static IP with gigabit internet, and a comprehensive suite of pre-installed coding agents (Cursor, Codex, Claude Code, Hermes Agent, OpenCode, OpenClaw), apps (Codex App, Claude Cowork, VS Code, cmux, Ghostty, Tailscale), MCP servers (Chrome DevTools, Firecrawl, Playwriter, Context7, Exa), runtimes (Node.js 22, bun, pnpm, Go 1.22, Python 3, uv), and CLIs (Xcode, Vercel, GitHub, tmux). Users get full macOS with iMessage, Notes, Xcode, and SSH access from anywhere with persistent storage where files stay.
Hyperbox is ideal for AI developers, iOS developers, automation engineers, and teams building coding agents, apps, MCP servers, runtimes, and CLIs who need their agents, builds, and desktops to keep running even after they close their laptop. The service lets you start in minutes and keep everything running 24/7.
Hyperbox pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Mac Mini Agent Workstation: $40/month for a dedicated Mac Mini that never turns off, including always-on agents, macOS screen sharing, fast internet, and everything pre-installed. Features include dedicated Mac mini hardware, always-on 24/7, macOS screen sharing plus RustDesk, static IP with gigabit internet, pre-installed coding agents/apps/MCP servers/runtimes/CLIs, full macOS with iMessage/Notes/Xcode, SSH access from anywhere, and persistent storage. Hyperbox Pro Agent OS: White-glove agent deployments for teams — pricing not publicly listed, requires talking with the company. Includes dedicated always-on Hyperbox hardware running on Mac, 10+ out-of-the-box capabilities, setup/strategy call, custom plan, cost optimization, security hardening, team training, scheduled jobs, business intelligence, company workspace integration, value audit, and agent work reports.
Hyperbox pros
- Dedicated Mac mini hardware that is yours alone
- Always-on 24/7 — agents never stop running
- macOS screen sharing plus RustDesk remote desktop
- Static IP with gigabit internet speed
- Six coding agents pre-installed: Cursor, Codex, Claude Code, Hermes Agent, OpenCode, OpenClaw
- Six developer apps pre-installed including VS Code and Tailscale
- Five MCP servers pre-installed for development workflows
- Six runtimes pre-installed: Node.js 22, bun, pnpm, Go 1.22, Python 3, uv
- Four CLIs pre-installed: Xcode, Vercel, GitHub, tmux
- Full macOS with iMessage and Notes included
- SSH access from anywhere in the world
- Persistent storage — your files stay permanently
- Start in minutes, no long setup time
- Real Apple Silicon hardware, not virtual
- Full admin access to the Mac system
Hyperbox cons
- Only Mac mini hardware available, no other Mac models
- $40/month minimum pricing may be high for individuals
- No explicit Windows or Linux support
- Hyperbox Pro plan requires talking with sales, no clear pricing
- No mention of GPU acceleration options
- Limited hardware customization options
- No backup or disaster recovery service mentioned
- No explicit uptime guarantee or SLA stated
Frequently asked questions about Hyperbox
What is Hyperbox?
Hyperbox provides dedicated, always-on Mac mini workstations for AI agents. It offers real Apple Silicon hardware with full admin access, remote desktop, persistent state, Xcode, and agent tools pre-installed for iOS builds and automation. You start in minutes and keep it running 24/7.
What hardware does Hyperbox use?
Hyperbox uses dedicated Mac mini hardware with real Apple Silicon. The Mac Mini Agent Workstation is a dedicated Mac that never turns off, featuring always-on agents, macOS screen sharing, fast internet, and everything pre-installed.
What coding agents are pre-installed?
Hyperbox pre-installs six coding agents: Cursor, Codex, Claude Code, Hermes Agent, OpenCode, and OpenClaw. These are ready from the first minute so you can start coding immediately.
What development apps come pre-installed?
The pre-installed apps include Codex App, Claude Cowork, VS Code, cmux, Ghostty, and Tailscale. These provide comprehensive development tooling for your workflow.
What MCP servers are available?
Hyperbox includes five MCP servers: Chrome DevTools (CDP), Firecrawl, Playwriter, Context7, and Exa. These servers support various development and automation workflows.
What runtimes are pre-installed?
The pre-installed runtimes are Node.js 22, bun, pnpm, Go 1.22, Python 3, and uv. This covers modern JavaScript, Go, and Python development environments.
Can I access my Hyperbox from anywhere?
Yes, you get SSH access from anywhere and macOS screen sharing plus RustDesk for remote desktop access. The static IP with gigabit internet ensures reliable connectivity.
What is included in the persistent storage?
Persistent storage means your files stay permanently on your Hyperbox. Even when agents run 24/7 or you close your laptop, your files remain on the dedicated Mac mini.
What is Hyperbox Pro Agent OS?
Hyperbox Pro Agent OS is white-glove agent deployment for founder/executive teams. It includes an always-on agent employee that studies customers, usage, support, and competitors, then plans roadmaps, drafts specs, and manages product follow-through. Features include 10+ capabilities, setup/strategy call, custom plan, cost optimization, security hardening, team training, scheduled jobs, business intelligence, workspace integration, value audit, and agent work reports.
How quickly can I start using Hyperbox?
You can start in minutes. Coding agents, apps, MCP servers, runtimes, and CLIs are installed before your Hyperbox starts, making it agent-ready from the first minute.