Cua CLI

The Cua CLI is a command-line tool that provides an intuitive interface for managing your Cua cloud sandboxes and authentication. It offers a streamlined workflow for creating, managing, and connecting to cloud sandboxes.

Key Features

Authentication Management: Secure login with browser-based OAuth flow
Sandbox Lifecycle: Create, start, stop, restart, and delete cloud sandboxes
Quick Access: Direct links to VNC and playground interfaces
Cross-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows
Environment Integration: Automatic .env file generation

Quick Example

# Install the CLI (installs Bun + CUA CLI)
curl -LsSf https://cua.ai/cli/install.sh | sh

# Login to your CUA account
cua auth login

# Create a new Linux sandbox
cua sb create --os linux --size small --region north-america

# List your sandboxes
cua sb list

Use Cases

Development Workflow

Quickly spin up cloud sandboxes for testing
Manage multiple sandboxes across different regions
Integrate with CI/CD pipelines

Team Collaboration

Share sandbox configurations and access
Standardize development environments
Quick onboarding for new team members

Automation

Script sandbox provisioning and management
Integrate with deployment workflows
Automate environment setup

Next Steps

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