Open-source, Rust-built secure runtime that runs AI agents in encrypted enclaves so credentials never reach the model.
What it does
IronClaw is an open-source, security-focused runtime for AI agents, positioned as a hardened alternative to OpenClaw. It runs agents inside Trusted Execution Environments on NEAR AI Cloud, or locally from source, keeping API keys and secrets in an encrypted vault that the model never sees directly. Built in Rust, it emphasizes memory safety, sandboxed tools, and leak detection.
Core features
Encrypted credential vault injected only at approved endpoints
Agents run inside Trusted Execution Environments (encrypted enclaves)
Sandboxed tools in Wasm containers with capability-based permissions
Real-time outbound leak detection to block credential exfiltration
Rust codebase for memory safety
One-click cloud deploy on NEAR AI Cloud or self-host from source
Best for
→Running autonomous AI agents without exposing secrets
→Self-hosting a secure personal AI assistant
→Deploying agents in a confidential-compute environment
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