vercel/sandbox
Vercel Sandbox is an ephemeral compute primitive designed to safely run untrusted or user-generated code.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#556
MOST-STARRED TypeScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
sandbox gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 204. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 204 stars a year. It ranks #556 among TypeScript repositories and #5,172 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
1
DAYS ON TRENDING
#4828
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
sandbox has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4828. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
sandbox is an open-source project written in TypeScript: Vercel Sandbox is an ephemeral compute primitive designed to safely run untrusted or user-generated code.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in TypeScript. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ npm install sandbox⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
sandbox coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed sandbox into TypeScript backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install sandbox using your package manager: `npm install sandbox`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for sandbox.
Import sandbox into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `sandbox --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
vercel/sandbox is currently ranked #5,172 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5,166 | composer/class-map-generator | PHP | ★ 205 | Compare ↗ |
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| #5,172 | vercel/sandbox This Project | TypeScript | ★ 204 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does sandbox do? +
Vercel Sandbox is an ephemeral compute primitive designed to safely run untrusted or user-generated code.
What language is sandbox written in? +
The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: software.
Is sandbox actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 23 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does sandbox have? +
sandbox has 204 stars and 41 forks on GitHub.
How does sandbox rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 204 stars, vercel/sandbox is ranked #5,172 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #556 among TypeScript projects.
What license is sandbox distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
