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GlossaryConceptUpdated May 2026

Sandbox

noun · also: dry-run, webhook, secret

What is sandbox?

A sandbox is a test environment that mirrors production but isolates data — develop and test without affecting real customers.

Definition

Full definition of sandbox

Most major APIs (Stripe, Salesforce, HubSpot) provide sandbox or test environments. Different API keys, separate data, but the same shape and behavior. Tiny Command lets you map each connector to either prod or sandbox credentials per workflow. Always test new workflows in sandbox before flipping to prod.

In practice

Sandbox examples

Stripe modes
Live mode (real charges) vs Test mode (fake cards, no real money). Different API keys.
Used by

Apps that exemplify sandbox

See sandbox in action across real integrations.

FAQ

Common questions about sandbox

How do I copy production data to sandbox?
Most platforms have sample/seed data. For real testing, anonymize a prod data subset (strip PII) and load into sandbox.
Can workflows test against multiple sandboxes?
Yes — use environment variables to swap credentials at deploy time. Tiny Command supports per-workspace credential sets.