# Clawk: Give Coding Agents a Disposable Linux VM Instead of Your Laptop

Clawk is a tool that lets you run coding agents inside a temporary Linux virtual machine, keeping your laptop safe from accidental changes or data leakage. It provides isolated environments for AI agents to work on code or system tasks. This matters because it enhances security and peace of mind when using agentic coding tools.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://github.com/clawkwork/clawk) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:02:03 +0000