Pi, Hermes and AI inference credit included with every Dev Box.

AI development infrastructure

Your AI development environment, ready in minutes

Launch a persistent Ubuntu Dev Box with Pi, Hermes Agent, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis and AI model access already configured.

Persistent Linux environments. Simple monthly pricing. Human support.

AI agent developmentCoding environmentsSaaS backendsAutomation projects
Creating above-box-01
Provisioning
  • Ubuntu configured
  • Node.js installed
  • Python installed
  • PostgreSQL running
  • Redis running
  • Pi configured
  • Hermes ready
  • AI access connected
bash
$ssh builder@above-box-01
Welcome to Ubuntu. Development stack loaded.
$hermes
Persistent Ubuntu environment
Pi preconfigured
Hermes Agent installed
AI inference credit included

Start building, not configuring

Every Above Dev Box arrives with a practical AI development stack installed, secured and ready to use.

Ubuntu

A persistent Linux environment you control.

Node.js

Current LTS runtime for modern web and AI applications.

Python

Ready for agents, APIs, automation and machine learning workflows.

PostgreSQL

Installed locally for application data and development.

Redis

Ready for queues, sessions, caching and agent state.

Git

Version control and GitHub tooling included.

Pi

An open source AI harness, installed and connected.

Hermes Agent

A configurable agent environment ready for development workflows.

Agents included

Your agents are already waiting

Pi and Hermes Agent are installed and connected to your Above AI access from the moment you first sign in.

$pi$hermes
  • No provider setup
  • No manual installation
  • No blank server
above-box-01
$hermes
What would you like to build?
>Create a Node.js API with PostgreSQL authentication.
Planning project...
Creating files...
Installing dependencies...
Preparing the development environment...

Compute and inference in one account

Every Above Dev Box includes AI inference credit. Use it with Pi, Hermes Agent or your own applications through a compatible API endpoint.

Additional inference credit can be purchased from the dashboard.

AI AccessConnected
AI Credit Balance
$18.40 remaining
Default Model
above-default-1
API Endpoint
api.above.dev/v1
Usage This Month
2,140 requests

How it works

1

Choose a Dev Box

Select the resources suited to your project.

2

We prepare it

Above provisions the environment, installs the development stack and configures AI access.

3

Start building

Connect over SSH and launch Pi or Hermes immediately.

Simple plans for active builders

Every plan includes a persistent Dev Box, Pi, Hermes Agent and AI inference credit.

Starter

For experiments and lightweight projects.

$29per month
  • 2 vCPU
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 80 GB storage
  • $10 AI inference credit
  • Pi included
  • Hermes Agent included
  • Standard support
Launch Starter

Builder

Recommended

For active product development.

$59per month
  • 4 vCPU
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 160 GB storage
  • $25 AI inference credit
  • Pi included
  • Hermes Agent included
  • Automated backups
  • Priority support
Launch Builder

Pro

For larger projects and persistent workloads.

$119per month
  • 8 vCPU
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 320 GB storage
  • $60 AI inference credit
  • Pi included
  • Hermes Agent included
  • Extended backup retention
  • Priority support
Launch Pro

Final specifications and pricing will vary by region and selected infrastructure configuration.

Go above the setup

Traditional providers give you an empty server. Above gives you a working development environment.

Traditional VPS

  • Blank Linux server
  • Manual package installation
  • Configure AI providers yourself
  • Install agents yourself
  • Generic infrastructure dashboard

Above.dev

  • Ready to code environment
  • Development stack installed
  • AI inference credit included
  • Pi and Hermes preconfigured
  • Developer focused dashboard

Infrastructure with someone behind it

When you need help, you should not have to work through a complex cloud support system. Above provides practical support from people who understand the environment you are using.

Setup assistance
Provisioning help
Environment troubleshooting
Clear escalation path

Your next build starts above

Launch a persistent AI development environment with Pi, Hermes Agent and included inference credit.

No blank server. No separate AI setup.