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Overview

Endor CLI lets you and your AI agents run services like MariaDB or Valkey in isolated sandboxes. Get pre-configured applications that boot in less than 5 seconds, with direct AI agent integration for instant development and testing environments.

Quick Start

Install Endor CLI

To install Endor CLI, use npm:

Terminal window
npm install -g @endorhq/cli

See the Setup guide for detailed installation instructions.

Run Your First Service

To start MariaDB, simply run the endor CLI:

Terminal window
endor run mariadb

List all available services:

Terminal window
endor run

AI Agent Integration

Connect your AI agents to Endor through Model Context Protocol (MCP). After installing Endor CLI, run endor in MCP mode:

Terminal window
endor mcp

Check our MCP integration guides for step-by-step setup with Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI tools.

Why Endor?

  • Instant: Services boot in under 5 seconds
  • Safe: Isolated sandboxes prevent conflicts with your local environment
  • AI-Ready: Direct integration with your AI development workflow
  • Simple: No complex configuration or setup required