The Problem: OpenClaw Isn't Safe for Production
OpenClaw is Microsoft's open-source AI coding agent. It can browse the web, install packages, run arbitrary code, and access your files. Microsoft themselves warn:
"OpenClaw is not designed to be safe for workstations. Use caution."
For individual developers, this risk might be acceptable. But for enterprises, security teams, or anyone handling sensitive data? OpenClaw as-is is a non-starter.
What is NemoClaw?
NemoClaw is NVIDIA's security solution for OpenClaw. It wraps OpenClaw inside NVIDIA's OpenShell runtime — a secure sandbox where every network request, file access, and AI inference call is governed by policy.
NemoClaw transforms OpenClaw from a risky tool into something you can actually deploy in production.
The Six Layers of NemoClaw Security
1. NVIDIA OpenShell Sandboxing
Every agent runs inside an isolated sandbox with Landlock, seccomp, and network namespace restrictions. No unrestricted access to the host system.
2. Policy-Based Network Control
Declarative network policies control every outbound connection. Unapproved hosts are blocked and surfaced for operator approval.
3. Cloud Firewall Isolation
VPS instances only accept connections from production infrastructure. Direct access is impossible, even if someone discovers the IP.
4. Host-Level Hardening
iptables with default-DROP policy, blocked SMTP/IRC egress, SYN flood protection. Every common attack vector is mitigated.
5. Docker Daemon Security
no-new-privileges, log rotation, file descriptor limits, and resource controls prevent container escape and resource exhaustion.
6. Secure Inference Routing
Inference requests never leave the sandbox directly. OpenShell intercepts every call and routes through the NVIDIA privacy router.
Who is NemoClaw For?
- Enterprise Security Teams — Deploy AI agents without breaking compliance
- DevOps Engineers — Automate infrastructure with guardrails
- Managed Service Providers — Offer AI agent services to clients
- AI Development Teams — Build and test agents in secure environments
- Regulated Industries — Financial, healthcare, legal — anyone needing audit trails
NemoClaw vs OpenClaw: What's the Difference?
| Feature | OpenClaw | NemoClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Sandboxing | ❌ None | ✅ Landlock + seccomp + netns |
| Network Policy | ❌ Full internet access | ✅ Declarative controls |
| File Access | ❌ Unrestricted | ✅ Policy-controlled |
| Inference Security | ❌ Direct API calls | ✅ Privacy router |
| Enterprise Ready | ⚠️ Not recommended | ✅ Production-safe |
Why Use NemoClaw Hosting?
Self-hosting NemoClaw requires:
- NVIDIA OpenShell runtime installation
- Landlock + seccomp policy configuration
- 8GB+ RAM server provisioning
- Network namespace isolation setup
- Daily monitoring for alpha-stage updates
Hosted NemoClaw handles all the infrastructure. We provide pre-provisioned VPS instances with OpenShell pre-configured. Pick your plan, add your NVIDIA API key, and your secure AI agent is live in 60 seconds.
Get Started with NemoClaw
NemoClaw Hosting is in early preview. We're onboarding 100 organisations for founding member pricing.
Starting from $45/month — dedicated VPS, full sandbox isolation, automatic updates.