Computers and browsers

Put the bot's desktop on a server you own

VPS computers in Brainwrite let a bot use a managed desktop container on an x86_64 Linux server you own, controlled over SSH through Docker. The agent process stays on your Mac; only Docker commands and the desktop container run on the server. The container publishes no ports, has no host mounts, and is checked before every attach.

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A long check, off your Mac

On the VPS desktop, open each of the 40 Northwind Studio product pages and note any that fail to load.

Your Chief of Staff put a team on it

Nova· Chief of Staff
Atlas· Desk researcher
Sage· Customer voice researcher

Checked 40 pages in the VPS desktop.
2 return errors: /pricing/old and /docs/v1.
1 takes more than 10 seconds to load: /gallery.
Move any files you want to keep out of the container before it is rebuilt.

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An illustrated example. Your team works on your own files and apps.

A recruiter reviews candidate files while AI agents Atlas, Sage and Dash stand by her desk holding folders.

See it in the app

VPS computers in Brainwrite.

Scout's Access settings: Works on Auto, Cloud, Local VM, This Computer, Browser or Off, plus cloud backend, working folder and connected apps.

How it works

How VPS computers works.

01
Set up an SSH alias
Add an SSH config alias with connection multiplexing, keepalives and a connect timeout. Connect once by hand to approve the host key.
02
Verify Docker
Run ssh my-vps true, then docker -H ssh://my-vps info. The SSH user needs Docker access.
03
Assign it to a bot
Choose the VPS as the bot's computer. Turn on Start VPS automatically if Auto may create or wake the container; it is off by default.
04
Take control when needed
Take control opens the VPS desktop inside Brainwrite through a temporary SSH tunnel that closes with the viewer.

Good to know

The details.

A hardened container

The managed container publishes no ports, has no host mounts, and is checked before every attach.

The viewer stays private

noVNC stays on the container's private bridge network. Only a random loopback port opens on your computer while you watch.

Clear failures

When neither the VPS nor a local fallback is available, Brainwrite shows the exact VPS failure instead of quietly dropping the bot's computer tools.

Boat, if you would rather not run a server

Add a Boat API key in Settings for an isolated hosted Linux desktop that can sleep and wake, with a live viewer for temporary control. Boat is a paid third-party service after its trial.

Models on a Boat desktop

OpenAI-compatible connections, including OpenRouter, can drive a Boat desktop with the bot's chosen model. Pick a model that supports both images and tools.

The edges, plainly

Docker access is root-equivalent on that server. Use a dedicated VPS and firewall inbound traffic to SSH only.
Treat the container's filesystem as disposable. Move results out before deleting or upgrading it.
The server must be x86_64 Linux with Docker, and the agent itself still runs on your Mac.

Full reference in the documentation

Use cases

Jobs this feature does for you.

Works with

Apps it's often used with.

FAQ

Questions about VPS computers

Can I give an AI agent a desktop on my own server?

Yes. Brainwrite can control Docker on an x86_64 Linux server through an SSH config alias and run a managed desktop container there for one bot. The agent process stays on your Mac. Only Docker commands and the container run on the server.

What server do I need for a Brainwrite VPS computer?

An x86_64 Linux server with Docker, reachable through an SSH alias that uses connection multiplexing, keepalives and a connect timeout. The SSH user needs Docker access. Check it with ssh my-vps true and docker -H ssh://my-vps info before assigning it to a bot.

Is it safe to give an AI agent access to my VPS?

Treat it as a privileged setup. Docker access is root-equivalent on the server, so use a dedicated VPS and firewall inbound traffic to SSH only. Brainwrite's container publishes no ports, has no host mounts, and is checked before every attach. The viewer opens only through a temporary SSH tunnel.

How is a VPS computer different from Brainwrite Cloud?

A VPS computer is a desktop on your own server for one bot, while the agent keeps running on your Mac. Brainwrite Cloud is a whole always-on Brainwrite computer that runs your bots, routines and connected apps itself, even when your Mac is off, for $99 a month.

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