Summary
On July 23, 2026, Vercel added a Connect tab that lets users run commands, browse the filesystem, upload and download files, and inspect open ports on any running Sandbox directly from the dashboard, plus snapshot, stop, and resume persistent sandboxes without leaving the browser.
What changed
Vercel added interactive management of Sandboxes from the dashboard via a Connect tab on any running sandbox. Users can run commands through an interactive terminal, browse the filesystem, upload and download files, inspect open ports, and manage sandbox lifecycle (snapshots, stop/resume) in the browser.
Why it matters
Sandboxes are Vercel's isolated execution environments for agent and untrusted code. Direct terminal and filesystem access in the dashboard makes them debuggable like a real machine, lowering the operational friction of running long-lived agent workloads and matching the interactive-environment experience developers expect from competitors.
Evidence excerpt
Run commands, browse the filesystem, upload and download files, and inspect open ports without leaving the browser.