Developer zachdive launched Eve on Hacker News on April 10, 2026, describing it as "Managed OpenClaw for work." The platform runs AI agents in isolated Linux sandboxes with 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM, and 10GB disk space, featuring a Claude Opus 4.6 orchestrator that routes tasks to domain-specific models. The Show HN post received 72 points and 41 comments, with the creator offering new users $100 in credits to try the service.
Isolated Sandboxes With Real Infrastructure
Eve runs each AI agent in an isolated Linux sandbox with defined resource limits: 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM, and 10GB disk space. Each sandbox includes a real filesystem, headless Chromium for web browsing, code execution capabilities, and connectors to over 1000 services. The architecture uses isolation as a security mechanism, reducing the risk of agents interacting unpredictably with production systems or sensitive data.
The platform provides a web interface where users can watch work happen in real time, observing agents spawning, files being written, and CLI usage. An iMessage integration allows users to fire off tasks asynchronously and receive replies when work completes, enabling a mobile-first workflow for AI automation.
Domain-Specific Model Routing and Parallel Sub-Agents
Eve's orchestrator is built on Claude Opus 4.6 and routes tasks to specialized models based on the work type: browsing tasks go to browsing models, coding tasks to coding models, research tasks to research models, and media generation to appropriate generation models. This domain-specific routing aims to optimize both quality and cost compared to using a single general-purpose model for all tasks.
For complex tasks, Eve spins up parallel sub-agents that coordinate through the shared filesystem. The platform maintains persistent memory across sessions, allowing context to compound over time. Pre-installed skills enable the system to execute tasks in various job roles including sales, marketing, and finance at runtime.
Real-World Use Cases From the Creator
The developer shared three examples of tasks Eve successfully handled: editing a demo video with a voiceover, completing tax returns, and building a reimagined version of Hacker News as if it were the year 2030. These examples span creative work, administrative tasks, and software development, demonstrating the platform's range.
The Hacker News community discussion focused on comparisons to self-hosted OpenClaw, questions about agent coordination architecture, security concerns and how sandboxing addresses them, pricing model sustainability, and the distinction between work and personal task use cases.
Key Takeaways
- Eve runs AI agents in isolated Linux sandboxes with 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM, and 10GB disk space
- Claude Opus 4.6 orchestrator routes tasks to domain-specific models for browsing, coding, research, and media generation
- Parallel sub-agents coordinate through shared filesystem for complex tasks with persistent memory across sessions
- iMessage integration enables asynchronous task assignment with mobile notifications on completion
- New users receive $100 in credits, with the Show HN post receiving 72 points and 41 comments on April 10, 2026