Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ascii.dev/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Every box is a Linux VM with a curated set of tools available from the moment you SSH in. Nothing to install before you start working.
AI & automation
| Tool | Description |
|---|
claude | Claude Code CLI — AI coding assistant |
codex | OpenAI Codex CLI |
host | Expose localhost services to the internet |
lux | Desktop and browser automation |
ascii | Ascii workspace tools |
Languages & runtimes
| Tool | Description |
|---|
node / npm | Node.js and npm |
bun | Bun JavaScript runtime |
python3 | Python 3 |
uv | Fast Python package runner / project manager |
go | Go toolchain |
rustc / cargo | Rust compiler and package manager |
Version control
| Tool | Description |
|---|
git | Git |
gh | GitHub CLI — PR creation, issue management, etc. |
Utilities
| Tool | Description |
|---|
rg | ripgrep — fast code search |
jq | JSON processor |
curl | HTTP client |
docker | Container runtime (available on supported images) |
chrome | Headless Chromium |
ffmpeg | Media processing |
Desktop access
Every box has a browser-based desktop stream. Open it with:
Useful for tools that need a GUI — browsers, Electron apps, visual debugging.
SSH access
Boxes accept connections over standard SSH. The CLI manages your key automatically at ~/.ssh/ascii_box_ed25519, but you can also retrieve the private key for use with external tools:
# CLI-managed (easiest)
box ssh bx_f7k2q9hd
# Manual — get the private key
box info bx_f7k2q9hd # shows IP and SSH user
Port forwarding
Forward any port from the box to your local machine:
box forward bx_f7k2q9hd --remote 3000
