# Running commands in sandbox - Documentation

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# Running commands in sandbox

You can use the `commands.run()` method to run terminal commands inside the sandbox.

JavaScript & TypeScript

Python

```
import { Sandbox } from 'novita-sandbox/code-interpreter'

const sandbox = await Sandbox.create()

const result = await sandbox.commands.run('ls -l')
console.log(result)

await sandbox.kill()
```

```
from novita_sandbox.code_interpreter import Sandbox

sandbox = Sandbox.create()

result = sandbox.commands.run('ls -l')
print(result)

sandbox.kill()
```

Last modified on June 4, 2026