ScaleBox CLI Installation
Download and install the ScaleBox CLI to manage templates and sandboxes from the command line. Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows with native binaries and no dependencies.
Download and install the ScaleBox CLI to manage templates and sandboxes from the command line. Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows with native binaries and no dependencies.
✨ Latest release: ScaleBox CLI v1.3.5
v1.3.5 adds sandbox regions and locality on create (--locality-region, --locality-auto-detect, --locality-force), plus inline JSON for --object-storage (one mount or an array) and --ports. Earlier releases added template build --image-file, WebRTC TURN credentials, and port management commands.
Table of Contents
Platform Downloads
Choose the appropriate binary for your platform. All binaries are statically compiled and require no additional dependencies.
| Platform | Architecture | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux x86_64 | For most Linux servers and desktops | 15MB | Download |
| Linux ARM64 | For Raspberry Pi, AWS Graviton, Apple Silicon Linux | 14MB | Download |
| macOS Intel | For Intel-based Mac computers | 15MB | Download |
| macOS Apple Silicon | For M1/M2/M3 Mac computers | 15MB | Download |
| Windows x86_64 | For Windows 10/11 systems | 16MB | Download |
All binaries are statically compiled and require no additional dependencies.
Installation Verification
After installation, verify that the CLI is working correctly:
1. Check Version
scalebox-cli --versionExpected output: scalebox-cli version 1.3.5 (commit: dev, built: unknown)
2. View Help
scalebox-cli --helpQuick Setup
Get started with the ScaleBox CLI in just a few commands:
1. Authenticate with your API key
scalebox-cli auth login --api-key your-api-key --server-url https://api.scalebox.devReplace your-api-key with your actual API key from the dashboard.
2. List available templates
scalebox-cli template list3. Create your first sandbox
scalebox-cli sandbox create --template tpl-abc123System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Operating Systems
- Linux (glibc 2.17+)
- macOS 10.12+
- Windows 10+
Dependencies
- Docker (for image operations)
- HTTPS network access
- ~50MB disk space
Security Verification
Verify the integrity of downloaded binaries using SHA256 checksums:
Download Checksums
Pin this release: checksums-v1.3.5.txt
Verify on Linux/macOS
sha256sum -c checksums.txtReady to get started?
Continue to the Authentication Guide to learn how to connect to your ScaleBox instance, or check out the Quick Start Guide for common workflows.
CLI Reference
ScaleBox command-line interface documentation
CLI Authentication
Learn how to authenticate the ScaleBox CLI with your API key to securely access templates, sandboxes, and projects. The CLI supports multiple authentication methods including environment variables, command flags, and interactive prompts.