hoody

Hoody has evolved from a privacy-focused VPN solution into a comprehensive infrastructure platform that transforms Linux computers into secure, URL-accessible containers. Each container is a full Linux environment with terminal, files, display, browser, database, and AI agents exposed as HTTPS endpoints. This architecture enables developers and teams to run isolated, bare-metal servers with dedicated resources, avoiding shared virtualization overhead and noisy neighbors.

The platform offers instant provisioning of containers and bare-metal servers with real processors, RAM, and NVMe storage, allowing users to deploy and scale workloads rapidly. Hoody's unique approach exposes every Linux primitive as an HTTP endpoint, making it easy to script, embed, and share live environments. This includes services like terminal execution, file management, SQLite databases, AI agents, and more.

Hoody targets developers, startups, and teams who want to build, test, and deploy applications without the complexity of traditional infrastructure setup. Its value proposition lies in eliminating days of configuration by providing instant, production-ready URLs for containers and services. Users can snapshot, branch, and fork entire container states, enabling workflows similar to Git but for full machines.

The platform supports AI-native workflows with an AI gateway that routes requests to multiple AI providers, container-based authentication, and zero API keys in code. Hoody also offers pay-as-you-go AI model access with transparent pricing and no restrictions. Its bare-metal servers run until stopped, with no cold starts or per-container fees, providing predictable costs.

Technically, Hoody runs on dedicated bare-metal servers hosted in data centers like OVH and Hetzner, ensuring isolation and performance. It uses AES-256 encryption at rest and realm isolation for security. The platform includes a rich set of APIs and services such as terminal, display, files, exec, SQLite, agent, browser, code, cron, notifications, and pipes, all accessible via HTTPS.

Hoody's pricing includes a free virtual machine for hobbyists and side projects, and paid dedicated bare-metal servers starting at $29.90/month with instant delivery and custom domains. The AI gateway is priced separately on a transparent markup basis. The platform emphasizes permanence, instant snapshots, and unguessable URLs to secure and manage infrastructure.

Overall, Hoody redefines infrastructure by making Linux machines accessible and manageable through URLs, enabling faster development cycles, easier collaboration, and AI integration without sacrificing control or privacy.