Install Sandbox MCP
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add alibaba/skill-up --skill sandbox-mcpThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
02
Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads sandbox-mcp when the request matches its description.
03
Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the sandbox-mcp skill”. In Codex, type $sandbox-mcp.
Sandbox MCP
Use the configured Sandbox MCP tools to create a sandbox, execute code, and shut the sandbox down.
Tips for Sandbox MCP
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 22 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Sandbox MCP
What does the Sandbox MCP skill do?
Verify Sandbox MCP can be installed and called from skill-up.
How do I install Sandbox MCP?
Run "npx skills add alibaba/skill-up --skill sandbox-mcp" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Sandbox MCP work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Sandbox MCP uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Sandbox MCP free?
Sandbox MCP is open source on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Sandbox MCP?
Sandbox MCP is published by alibaba in the alibaba/skill-up repository, together with 21 other skills.




