- Pricing
- Freemium
- Platform
- Windows, Mac +2
- Public API
- No
- Open source
- Yes
About HOL Guard
HOL Guard is a local-first runtime firewall: coding agents still work, but shell, secrets, MCP, and package installs are checked first. Apache-2.0. `pipx install hol-guard && hol-guard init`. Scan is not a safety guarantee. Maker: HOL.
Specifications
Everything we hold on this listing.
- Category
- Coding & Dev Tools
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Website
- hol.org
- Public API
- No
- Open source
- Yes
- Added
- Sep 2, 2026
How HOL Guard compares
The closest tools in the directory, matched on shared capability rather than category alone.
| Tool | Pricing | API | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOL Guard | Freemium | No | Yes |
| Orkas | Freemium | No | Yes |
Frequently asked
What is HOL Guard used for?
HOL Guard is a coding & dev tools tool: Policy checks on agent tools, before the command runs. Related topics: local first, runtime firewall, agent security.
Is HOL Guard free?
HOL Guard has a free plan, and paid plans for more usage or features. Current prices are on hol.org.
What platforms does HOL Guard run on?
HOL Guard runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, CLI. It has no public API listed, so it's a use-in-the-app tool rather than something to integrate.
Is HOL Guard open source?
Yes, HOL Guard publishes its source, so you can self-host it, audit what it does with your data, and avoid per-seat pricing. Browse more open-source options at brofindai.com/tags/open-source.
What are the best alternatives to HOL Guard?
The closest alternatives are Orkas, all coding & dev tools tools that overlap with HOL Guard on local first, open source. See the full list at brofindai.com/alternatives/hol-guard-fa3e1f.
