> For clean Markdown of any page, append .md to the page URL.
> For a complete documentation index, see https://docs.islo.dev/llms.txt.
> For AI client integration (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), connect to the MCP server at https://docs.islo.dev/_mcp/server.

# Islo Overview

> Zero-setup sandbox environments, accessible from anywhere. Your environment follows you - laptop, server, or browser.

> **Tip**
>
> These docs are also available as an MCP server at [`https://docs.islo.dev/_mcp/server`](https://docs.islo.dev/_mcp/server) — point your AI agent at it to query Islo docs without leaving the editor.

> **Tip**
>
> For AI agents, start with [islo-labs/skills](https://github.com/islo-labs/skills). The **factory-lines** skill is the agent-readable reference for factory automations; the **platform** skill covers sandboxes, snapshots, gateways, incoming webhooks, and the SDK.

Stop worrying about losing your session. Your entire environment is captured and follows you everywhere -laptop, server, or browser.

Islo gives you persistent, hardware-isolated sandbox environments that stay running. Install once, connect from anywhere, and let your agents run unattended.

## What makes Islo different?

| Feature       | Traditional Dev Environments | Islo                                       |
| ------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **State**     | Lost on disconnect           | Persistent ✓ - your env follows you        |
| **Setup**     | Re-install deps every time   | Zero-setup ✓  - captured and restored      |
| **Access**    | Tied to one machine          | Anywhere ✓  - terminal, Slack, phone       |
| **Agents**    | Need babysitting             | Unattended ✓  - agents run while you sleep |
| **Isolation** | Shared kernel                | Hardware-level ✓  - dedicated microVM      |

## Use Cases

Islo is ideal for:

* **AI Agents** - Let Claude Code, Cursor, or other agents run unattended without losing state
* **Remote Development** - Your environment follows you across devices and interfaces
* **Demo Environments** - Quickly set up your environments for customers and close more deals with AI

## Next Steps

#### [Installation](/getting-started/installation)

Install Islo CLI on macOS or Linux

#### [Quick Start](/getting-started/quick-start)

Create your first environment in 2 minutes

#### [Agent Integration](/cli/agent-integration)

Run Claude, Cursor, and other AI agents

#### [Automations](/concepts/automations)

factory lines, jobs, schedules, and triggers

#### [Sandbox Lifecycle](/concepts/sandbox-lifecycle)

Auto-pause idle sandboxes and control TTLs

#### [Incoming Webhooks](/concepts/incoming-webhooks)

Route external events to sandboxes

#### [Islo Skills](https://github.com/islo-labs/skills)

Agent-readable guidance for using Islo correctly