---
title: Yolocode
description: Cloud development sandboxes with built-in AI
---

Yolocode gives you on-demand cloud sandboxes with Claude AI baked in. Spin up a full dev environment, connect your GitHub repos, and let AI help you code — all from your browser or mobile device.

## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Authenticate with GitHub">
    Sign in with your GitHub account to connect your repos and identity.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Create a sandbox">
    Launch an E2B or Daytona sandbox with your repo pre-cloned and Claude ready to go.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Code with AI">
    Chat with Claude, run commands, edit files, and preview your work — all inside the sandbox.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Core concepts

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Sandboxes" icon="box" href="/guides/sandboxes">
    Ephemeral cloud dev environments powered by E2B or Daytona. Each sandbox has its own filesystem, terminal, and AI assistant.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Claude Integration" icon="brain" href="/guides/claude-integration">
    Every sandbox comes with Claude AI. Use OAuth or JWT-based auth to power AI-assisted coding.
  </Card>
  <Card title="File Management" icon="folder" href="/guides/file-management">
    Read, write, and browse files inside your sandboxes through the API.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Chat & Streaming" icon="comments" href="/guides/chat-streaming">
    Stream AI responses via Server-Sent Events for real-time coding assistance.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Sandbox providers

Yolocode supports two sandbox backends:

| Feature | E2B | Daytona |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-pause | 1 hour (cloud) / 24h (self-hosted) | 1 hour |
| Pause/Resume | Yes | Archive/Resume |
| Chat API port | 7031 | 17031 |
| WebSSH | Port 8888 | — |

Both providers support creating sandboxes, executing commands, streaming chat, and file operations.