Sandbox
Also called sandboxed, sandboxing.
In plain English
A sandbox is a walled-off space where a program can run without touching the rest of the computer.
Example
A coding agentA coding agent is an AI agent that works on software tasks by reading a project, changing files, and using development tools, then preparing the changes for review. runs your project's tests inside a sandbox. If a test deletes files, only the sandbox copy is affected.
Why it matters
A sandbox in computer security keeps a program inside tight limits on what files, network, and memory it can reach. It is used to run untested or untrusted code so a mistake or attack stays contained.
How it shows up on bot.ski
Botski's guide to the Bot's computer on bot.ski explains how a Bot works on its own cloud computerIn Grok Bot, every Bot on an account uses the same cloud computer. Files, browser sessions, and command-line credentials on it are shared., apart from your laptop.
Common confusion
A sandbox limits what a program can reach. It does not check whether the program's work is correct.
Sources
Updated October 11, 2026.