Product Thursday, April 30

Introducing Cloud Computer: Lowering the Barrier to Building

Introducing the Cloud Computer for Volnyn — a dedicated machine in the cloud that runs your bots, Python scripts, and software around the clock. Now anyone can build and run anything.

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For decades, that kind of capability was locked behind a technical wall. If you wanted software to run 24/7, you had to understand “the cloud.”

The cloud exists because your laptop isn’t built for it. Laptops sleep, disconnect, and shut down. To keep a program running nonstop, you have to host it on a machine that never turns off.

Traditionally, that meant renting servers, configuring an operating system, managing keys, and writing code. It was a process reserved for developers.

Building automations that never sleep was a developer’s patent. Until today.

Why use a Cloud Computer?

A Cloud Computer gives you two things your laptop can’t:

It never turns off

Your laptop sleeps, loses Wi‑Fi, and eventually shuts down. A Cloud Computer doesn’t. Anything Volnyn sets up on it keeps working even when you’re asleep, on a plane, or away for the weekend.

Your files and setup stay put

Temporary sandboxes can start fresh. A dedicated Cloud Computer works more like your own laptop: files in /workspace stay there, tools stay installed, and Volnyn can pick up where it left off.

Together, those two things change what’s possible. Set up a bot on Monday and trust it’s still answering on Friday. Build a database today, add to it next month, and pull a full report a year from now.

No servers to rent. No code to learn. No technical setup. You describe the outcome, and your Cloud Computer keeps it running.

When to use the Cloud Computer

Volnyn offers complementary environments for different kinds of work. The Cloud Computer doesn’t replace the others — it extends what’s possible by adding always-on capability.

Scenario Right environment
Running a Python script, analysis, document, or building a web app or website Temporary sandbox
Automating tasks in CRMs and authenticated sites in your browser Browser Operator
Running a 24/7 bot (Slack, Discord, customer service) Cloud Computer
Persistent knowledge base or live database (e.g. MySQL) Cloud Computer
Self-hosting open-source tools (Home Assistant, Metabase) Cloud Computer
Scheduled scrapers or reports (e.g. daily at 4 AM) Cloud Computer

Learn more about Browser Operator, Automations, and Brain.

What you can host and automate

With the technical barrier gone, the only real limit is what you can imagine. A few examples:

1

Host your own 24/7 bots

Bots are powerful for any business — customer service, lead triage, community management. The hard part is plumbing: a machine that never sleeps, secure credentials, and reliable API integrations. The Cloud Computer handles that so you can focus on the outcome.

Sample prompt I want to build a Slack bot that summarizes daily news for my team. Walk me through connecting my Slack credentials so it can run 24/7 on my Cloud Computer.
2

Build a persistent knowledge base

The Cloud Computer's biggest unlock is its file system. In a temporary sandbox, work can disappear when the session ends. On a dedicated Cloud Computer, files stay in /workspace — so Volnyn can search, read, and build on what you created earlier.

Sample prompt Create a MySQL database to track our weekly sales. Every Friday at 5 PM, read the new CSV I upload, update the database, and generate a trend report from all historical data stored here.
3

Explore the world of open-source

Deploy and host open-source tools without wrestling with install docs. Want dashboards, ops tools, or analytics you control? Volnyn installs and runs them on your machine.

Sample prompt I want to self-host Home Assistant. Install it, configure the basic setup, and give me the URL so I can manage my smart home devices remotely.
4

Run scheduled scrapers

Tell Volnyn to scrape a competitor on a schedule and deliver a fresh report by the time you wake up — powered by an always-on environment plus automations.

Sample prompt Write a Python scraper that checks [Competitor Website] for pricing changes every morning at 4:00 AM. Save the results to a spreadsheet and highlight any price drops.
5

Use powerful developer tools without the setup

Many of the most capable tools are CLI-first. Installing and configuring them yourself can be intimidating. Your Cloud Computer handles that: Volnyn installs the tool, configures the environment, and runs commands on your behalf.

Sample prompt Set up an open-source coding assistant on my Cloud Computer and use it to help me clean up the Python scripts I'll upload next. Walk me through the results in plain English.

How to access your Cloud Computer

You don’t always have to decide up front. When a task needs continuous uptime or a dedicated environment, Volnyn can use your computer tools — and you can create a dedicated machine yourself from chat.

  1. Open Volnyn chat and open the computer pane / Create Cloud Computer flow.
  2. Pick a plan: Basic for simple always-on scripts, Standard for active websites and APIs, or Advanced for higher-capacity databases and services.
  3. Choose your location and storage, then complete checkout for a dedicated machine.
  4. Once it’s running, use the terminal and files panes — or just ask Volnyn in plain English.
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Frequently asked questions

The temporary sandbox spins up for a task and can hibernate or recycle when idle. The Cloud Computer is a dedicated, always-on machine with a persistent /workspace — ideal for bots, scheduled jobs, and work that must survive across sessions.
Use Browser Operator when the task needs your local browser sessions (logged-in CRMs, dashboards). Use the Cloud Computer when work must run continuously in an isolated Linux environment in the cloud.
No. Describe your goal in plain English. Volnyn writes the code, configures the environment, and runs it on your computer.
Yes. The Cloud Computer is isolated from your personal laptop and cannot access your local files unless you explicitly upload or sync them.
Dedicated Cloud Computer tiers include Basic (simple always-on scripts), Standard (active sites and APIs — recommended), and Advanced (higher capacity for databases and multiple services). Pricing is shown in the Create Cloud Computer dialog in chat.
The dedicated machine is shut down and its working files on that VM are removed. Delivered outputs that already landed in chat, artifacts, or downloads stay with your Volnyn account.
From chat: open the computer pane, create or subscribe to a Cloud Computer, then use the web terminal and file tools. Volnyn can also use computer_shell and file tools while it works for you.
A Linux environment suitable for servers and automation (Ubuntu-class tooling). It is command-line oriented — Volnyn operates the machine for you.
Not automatically for every message. Tasks that need a persistent or always-on environment use the computer; lighter work can stay in chat or a temporary sandbox when that is enough.

The future of work is always on

The Cloud Computer isn’t just a new feature — it’s a shift in how you work with AI. By removing the need for hardware, server configuration, and coding skills, Volnyn lets anyone build professional-grade, 24/7 automations.

Stop worrying about Python scripts and uptime. Let your digital employee take the night shift.

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