Get started with Docker Agentic Platform
Start a sandbox from the Console to work with an agent in the cloud.
Before you begin
You need a personal Docker account with an active Docker Agentic Platform subscription.
If your kit needs a model provider API key, add it under Secrets or enter it when you launch the sandbox.
Browse Kits to choose an agent such as Claude Code, Codex, or Hermes, or use Shell to work without a pre-installed agent. The credentials you need depend on the kit. For example, Hermes needs an Anthropic or OpenAI API key.
Start a sandbox
- Open Docker Agentic Platform and select New.
- Choose a kit.
- Add any credentials requested by the launcher.
- Review the sandbox options, including the selected network policies, and adjust them for your task.
- Select Run. If a required credential is missing, the launcher opens its input so you can add it.
When the sandbox is ready, its terminal opens. Use it to work with your agent, or run commands if you chose Shell. After launch, you can't change the selected credentials, tools, network policies, or compute size.
Return to Sandboxes to reopen the terminal.
Sandbox options
Configure these options before selecting Run:
| Option | What to choose |
|---|---|
| Agent credentials | Add the API keys or tokens your kit needs. Saved credentials are reused by default; deselect optional credentials you don't want to include. See Secrets. |
| GitHub token | Provide a token for Copilot or for cloning private repositories and pushing changes. Copilot uses the same token for both. Repository access is optional for other agents. See GitHub credential. |
| Network policies | Review the hosts and services the sandbox can reach. See Network policies. |
| MCP tools | Choose the servers your agent can use and authorize them if prompted. See MCP. |
| Compute and platform | Choose CPU and memory resources. Under Platform, use auto or a platform supported by the kit's image. See Sandbox platforms. |
| Timer | Under Run for, choose 1 to 24 hours. Under When the time is up, choose Stop, Delete, or Restart if offered. See Lifecycle actions. |
The launcher remembers your policy selections from the previous launch in the same browser. Policies marked Always applied are selected automatically. Review the selected policies before launching. Selecting Balanced alongside Open doesn't restrict Open's access; see How policies combine.