
Skylight
Windows Virtual Machines for Computer-Use Agents
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Skylight provides on-demand virtual Windows machines that can be controlled by AI agents via API/SDK.
- for
- Developers building AI agents or automations for Windows desktop applications.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- Persistent VMs — Pause and resume Windows instances without losing state.
- Live Streaming — Watch agents in real time and take manual control when needed.
- Multiple Instances — Run and coordinate several VMs concurrently.
- File Transfer — Download files from VMs and upload files to them via the API.
- Knowledge Base — Instances retain context of past actions to improve over time.
- Human-in-the-Loop — Guardrails let humans approve destructive actions.
- SDKs & API — Python and TypeScript SDKs plus a REST API for mouse, keyboard, screenshots, etc.
- 24/7 Support — Discord community and one-to-one calls for paid plans.
Use cases
- Automate data entry in legacy ERP software.
- Run batch processing in Microsoft Office applications.
- Extract reports from on-premise EHR systems.
- Test UI workflows across multiple Windows apps.
- Provide a virtual desktop assistant for end-users.
Skylight FAQ
How do I start a Windows instance?+
Install the skylight-sdk, create a Skylight object with your API key, and call skylight.windows.start().
Can I use my own AI agent?+
Yes, you can plug in your own agent via the API/SDK or use Skylight’s built-in agent.
What happens to a VM when I pause it?+
The instance is hibernated; you can resume later without losing progress.
Is there a cost for idle VMs?+
Active computers cost $0.005 per minute, hibernated computers $0.0005 per minute.
How are destructive actions handled?+
The human-in-the-loop guardrail requires user confirmation before irreversible steps.
What support is available on the free tier?+
Community support via Discord; paid tiers add priority 1-to-1 calls.
Summarized by DevHunt from launchskylight.com · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.











