Quick definition · 2 min Coding term
Sandbox
A sandbox is an isolated, locked-down space where code can run without touching your files, your network, or the rest of your system.
Think of it like
Like a child’s sandbox: build and knock things down freely, and nothing escapes the box.
Example
When ChatGPT runs Python or Claude renders a web app, it executes in a sandbox, so a bad script cannot harm your machine.
Why it matters
It is what makes “let the AI run its own code” safe. Tools that run code in a loop are powerful, but only inside a sandbox.
Where you’ll see it
ChatGPT Code InterpreterClaude ArtifactsCodeSandboxDocker
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