> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hopx.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to HopX

> Get started with HopX - your guide to building with cloud sandboxes. HopX provides instant access to isolated computing environments for executing code, running applications, and processing data. Whether you're building AI applications, running data analysis, testing code, or automating workflows, HopX provides the infrastructure you need.

HopX is a cloud sandbox platform that gives you instant access to isolated computing environments that enable you to execute code, run applications, and process data in isolated, secure environments. Whether you're building AI applications, running data analysis, testing code, or automating workflows, HopX provides the infrastructure you need without managing servers or containers.

### Key Capabilities

* **Multi-language code execution** - Run Python, JavaScript, Bash, and Go code with full system access
* **Rich output capture** - Automatically capture plots, dataframes, and visualizations
* **File operations** - Read, write, upload, download, and watch files in your sandbox
* **Template system** - Use pre-built templates or create custom environments
* **Desktop automation** - Control VNC servers, mouse, keyboard, and capture screenshots
* **Process management** - Run background processes, manage execution, and monitor system resources
* **Environment management** - Set and manage environment variables securely
* **Real-time streaming** - Stream execution output and monitor sandbox status

## Explore the Documentation

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  <Card title="Get Started" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Complete walkthrough from installation to your first sandbox in under 10 minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SDK Reference" icon="code" href="/sdk/python/introduction">
    Comprehensive documentation for Python and JavaScript SDKs with code examples.
  </Card>

  <Card title="CLI Reference" icon="terminal" href="/cli/introduction">
    Command-line interface for managing sandboxes, executing code, and automating workflows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book-open" href="/api/introduction">
    Complete API documentation for the Control Plane and VM Agent APIs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cookbooks" icon="book" href="/cookbooks/getting-started/first-sandbox">
    Step-by-step guides for common use cases and integration patterns.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Core Concepts

Learn about the fundamental concepts and capabilities of HopX:

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  <Card title="Sandboxes" icon="server" href="/core-concepts/sandboxes/creating">
    Create, manage, and connect to sandbox environments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Code Execution" icon="play" href="/core-concepts/code-execution/synchronous">
    Execute code synchronously, asynchronously, or in the background.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Filesystem" icon="folder" href="/core-concepts/filesystem/reading">
    Read, write, and manage files in your sandbox.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Templates" icon="image" href="/core-concepts/templates/listing">
    Use pre-built templates or create custom environments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Desktop Automation" icon="laptop" href="/core-concepts/desktop/vnc-server">
    Control desktop environments with VNC, mouse, and keyboard automation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Commands" icon="terminal" href="/core-concepts/commands/running">
    Run shell commands and manage background processes.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Related

* **[Quickstart Guide](/quickstart)** - Get started in under 2 minutes
* **[Python SDK Quickstart](/sdk/python/quickstart)** - Python SDK guide
* **[JavaScript SDK Quickstart](/sdk/javascript/quickstart)** - JavaScript SDK guide
* **[API Quickstart](/api/quickstart)** - API guide
* **[Core Concepts](/core-concepts/sandboxes/creating)** - Learn about sandboxes

## Next Steps

* **New to HopX?** Start with our [Quickstart guide](/quickstart)
* **Building an integration?** Check out [MCP Integration](/guides/integrations/mcp-integration)
* **Need API details?** Explore the [API Reference](/api/introduction)

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