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Document Type: Documentation Index Version: 1.0 Status: Active Last Updated: 2025-11-30
Welcome to E2B Documentation
E2B provides secure, isolated cloud sandboxes for running AI-generated code. This documentation covers everything you need to build, deploy, and manage sandboxes for your AI applications.
Quick Navigation
| Category | Description | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Sandboxes | Sandbox lifecycle and management | 2 |
| Templates | Pre-built and custom templates | 7 |
| Code Interpreting | Execute code in multiple languages | 4 |
| CLI Tools | Command-line interface | 3 |
| Advanced | BYOC and migrations | 2 |
| Troubleshooting | Common issues and solutions | 2 |
Getting Started
- Sandbox Lifecycle - Learn how sandboxes are created, managed, and terminated
- Template Examples - Explore pre-built templates for common use cases
- Code Interpreting - Run Python, JavaScript, R, and more
- CLI Authentication - Set up command-line tools
Key Features
🚀 Fast Startup
Sub-second sandbox creation for instant code execution
🔒 Secure Isolation
Network and filesystem controls keep your code safe
📦 Custom Templates
Build templates with pre-installed dependencies and configurations
⚡ Auto-scaling
Automatically scale to handle any workload
Documentation Structure
docs/
├── sandbox/ # Sandbox management
├── templates/ # Template examples and guides
├── code-interpreting/# Language-specific guides
├── cli/ # CLI reference
├── migration/ # Migration guides
├── troubleshooting/ # Common issues
└── byoc.md # Bring Your Own CloudNext Steps
Start with Sandbox Lifecycle to understand the fundamentals, then explore Templates for ready-to-use examples.