Code Box FAQs

Question 1

What is Code Box?

Accepted Answer

Code Box is a self-hosted, open-source replacement for Azure Assistants Code Interpreter. It provides AI agents with a secure, stateful environment to execute Python and JavaScript code, complete with file I/O and artifact management.

Question 2

Does Code Box handle file uploads and downloads?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Code Box supports file uploads from URLs into isolated session workspaces for agent processing. It also automatically detects and manages generated artifacts (e.g., plots, CSVs), which can be optionally uploaded to Azure Blob Storage with SAS URLs.

Question 3

Which AI agent frameworks are compatible with Code Box?

Accepted Answer

Code Box is built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), making it compatible with any MCP-enabled agent framework, including Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, and custom clients.

Question 4

How does Code Box compare to Azure Assistants Code Interpreter?

Accepted Answer

Code Box is self-hosted, eliminating per-token costs and offering full control over your runtime. It supports SQL queries, is LLM-agnostic, integrates with any MCP-compatible agent framework, and provides transparent artifact management with optional Azure Blob integration.

Question 5

Can Code Box perform SQL queries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Code Box features built-in `exec_sql` for read-only `SELECT` queries against Azure SQL. It includes a two-level safety mechanism with keyword blocking and always-rollback transactions to prevent unintended writes.

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