How do I install the E2B Code Sandbox (npx) MCP server?

You can install the E2B Code Sandbox (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. Download the free McpMux desktop app from mcpmux.com/download, open it, find E2B Code Sandbox (npx) in the server registry, and click Install. McpMux automatically configures the server for your AI client — whether it's Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, or JetBrains. Note: This server requires an API key.

Which AI clients support the E2B Code Sandbox (npx) MCP server?

The E2B Code Sandbox (npx) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients including Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Cline, Gemini CLI, and Amazon Q Developer. McpMux acts as a universal gateway — configure E2B Code Sandbox (npx) once and all your AI clients can use it.

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E2B Code Sandbox (npx) MCP Server

Community

Contributed by E2B

Execute Python and JavaScript code in secure cloud sandboxes. Create files, install packages, and manage sandbox environments.

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About the E2B Code Sandbox (npx) MCP Server

The E2B Code Sandbox (npx) MCP server is a local (stdio) Model Context Protocol server available in the McpMux registry. Execute Python and JavaScript code in secure cloud sandboxes. Create files, install packages, and manage sandbox environments. This is a community-contributed MCP server by E2B.

Install the E2B Code Sandbox (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. It works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible AI client. This server requires an API key — McpMux securely stores your credentials with AES-256-GCM encryption.

Transport Configuration

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  "type": "stdio",
  "command": "npx",
  "args": [
    "-y",
    "@e2b/mcp-server"
  ],
  "env": {
    "E2B_API_KEY": "${input:E2B_API_KEY}"
  },
  "metadata": {
    "inputs": [
      {
        "id": "E2B_API_KEY",
        "label": "E2B API Key",
        "description": "API key for the E2B sandbox service.",
        "type": "text",
        "required": true,
        "secret": true,
        "placeholder": "e2b_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
        "obtain": {
          "url": "https://e2b.dev/",
          "instructions": "1. Go to e2b.dev and sign up\n2. Open your dashboard\n3. Copy your API key from the dashboard",
          "button_label": "Get API Key"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Details

TransportLocal (stdio)

Hostinglocal

AuthAPI Key

Capabilities

Tools

Links

Repository Homepage Documentation

Supported AI Clients

The E2B Code Sandbox (npx) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients through McpMux:

CursorClaude DesktopClaude CodeVS CodeChatGPTWindsurfJetBrainsZedClineGemini CLIAmazon Q

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Install E2B Code Sandbox (npx) with McpMux

One-click install from the McpMux desktop app. Auto-configures for Cursor, Claude, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible client.

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