Workload Types#
Runabot is not limited to one bot implementation. It provides confined runtimes for agents, developer workspaces, and automation jobs that need useful access without direct exposure to real credentials.
OpenClaw, IronClaw, Hermes#
OpenClaw, IronClaw and Hermes are the ready-to-run autonomous assistants for users who want a complete agent experience out of the box. It is a good fit when the workload is primarily an AI assistant with its own UI and long-running state.
Bring Your Own Linux Workload#
The Linux workload is a general-purpose empty confinement. Use it when you want to bring your own tools:
- Visual Studio Code or SSH-based developer environments
- Claude Code, Codex or other terminal-based coding agents
- custom autonomous agents
- CI/CD jobs and release automation
- package build and dependency scanning jobs
- temporary contractor or support workspaces
This option is intentionally broad. Runabot provides the confinement, proxy-mediated access, HTTPS reverse proxy protected by Single-sign-on, backups, restore, terminal access, and policy boundaries; the team decides what software should run inside.
Choosing A Workload Type#
| Need | Suggested workload |
|---|---|
| Ready-to-use autonomous assistant | OpenClaw/IronClaw/Hermes |
| Human and Agent work together | OpenClaw/IronClaw/Hermes |
| Secure IDE or shell workspace | Linux workload |
| Custom agent runtime | Linux workload |
| CI/CD or release automation | Linux workload |
| Dependency builds with strict egress | Linux workload |
For the security model behind these workloads, see Zero-Trust Agent Runtime and Security Features.