Name: Node.js Sandbox Server
Author: alfonsograziano

Question 1

What is an MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools in a controlled and standardized manner.

Question 2

Why use a Node.js Sandbox MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It provides a secure and isolated environment for executing JavaScript code, especially useful for AI agent development where code might interact with sensitive data or external APIs. It allows for dynamic dependency installation and ephemeral execution, ensuring clean and reproducible runs.

Question 3

What are the prerequisites for using this MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need to have Docker installed and running on your machine, as the server relies on Docker containers for creating isolated environments.

Question 4

How do I install npm dependencies within the sandbox?

Accepted Answer

When using the `run_js` or `run_js_ephemeral` tools, you can specify an array of dependencies with their names and versions. The server will automatically install these dependencies before executing your code.

Question 5

What is the difference between `run_js_ephemeral` and `run_js`?

Accepted Answer

`run_js_ephemeral` runs a one-off JavaScript script in a brand-new, disposable container. `run_js` requires a pre-initialized container (using `sandbox_initialize`) and allows you to run multiple scripts within the same container, potentially reusing dependencies and maintaining state.

Question 6

What is detached mode and when should I use it?

Accepted Answer

Detached mode, enabled by setting `listenOnPort` in `run_js`, keeps the container alive after script execution. It's useful for long-running processes like servers or services that need to remain active and accessible.

Question 7

How can I retrieve files generated by my JavaScript code?

Accepted Answer

Use the `run_js_ephemeral` tool. If your code saves files in the current directory during execution, these files will be automatically returned. Images are returned as `image` content, and other files as `resource` content.

Question 8

How does the UBOS platform integrate with the MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The UBOS platform helps orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model, and create Multi-Agent Systems, making the MCP Server a crucial component for secure and controlled code execution within these agents.

Question 9

Can I limit the resources used by the containers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, containers run with controlled CPU and memory limits to prevent resource exhaustion and ensure fair allocation.

Question 10

Where can I find more examples and usage tips?

Accepted Answer

Check out the [USE_CASES.md](https://github.com/alfonsograziano/node-code-sandbox-mcp/blob/master/USE_CASE.md) file in the GitHub repository for a curated list of prompts, examples, and creative experiments.

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