name: sandbox-configurator description: Configure Claude Code sandbox security with file system and network isolation boundaries tags:

security
sandbox
configuration
network-isolation version: 1.0.0 category: security author: ruv

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when configuring sandbox network isolation, setting up trusted domain whitelists, implementing zero-trust network policies for AI code execution, configuring corporate proxies and internal registries, or preventing data exfiltration through network controls.

When NOT to Use This Skill

Do NOT use for production network security (use infrastructure-as-code instead), configuring firewall rules on live systems, bypassing organizational network policies, or setting up VPNs and network routing (use networking specialists). Avoid for troubleshooting network connectivity issues unrelated to sandbox security.

Success Criteria

Trusted domain whitelist validated (all required domains accessible, untrusted blocked)
Network isolation prevents data exfiltration attacks (tested with simulated exfil)
Internal registries accessible through proper proxy configuration
Environment variables secured (no secrets in config files)
Zero false positives (legitimate development work unblocked)
Package installations succeed from approved registries
Build and deployment commands execute without network errors
Validation tests pass (npm install, git clone, API calls to approved domains)

Edge Cases & Challenges

Corporate proxies requiring NTLM authentication
Split-tunnel VPNs with mixed internal/external traffic
CDN domains changing dynamically (*.cloudfront.net wildcards)
WebSocket connections requiring separate allowlisting
DNS resolution failures in isolated environments
IPv6 vs IPv4 routing differences
Localhost binding restrictions breaking development servers
Proxy auto-configuration (PAC) files with complex logic

Guardrails (CRITICAL SECURITY RULES)

NEVER disable network isolation without security review
NEVER add untrusted domains to whitelist without validation
NEVER store secrets (API keys, passwords) in sandbox configuration files
NEVER bypass proxy settings to access restricted resources
NEVER allow wildcard domain patterns without justification (*.com = insecure)
ALWAYS validate domain ownership before whitelisting
ALWAYS use HTTPS for external domains (enforce TLS)
ALWAYS document why each domain is trusted (justification required)
ALWAYS test that untrusted domains are blocked (negative testing)
ALWAYS use environment variable references for secrets (not plaintext)
ALWAYS maintain audit logs of network policy changes
ALWAYS validate network policies after configuration changes

Evidence-Based Validation

All network security configurations MUST be validated through:

Positive testing - Verify approved domains accessible (npm install, git clone)
Negative testing - Verify untrusted domains blocked (curl random-website.com fails)
Proxy validation - Confirm traffic routes through corporate proxy where required
Secret scanning - Automated scan for credentials in configuration files
Build validation - End-to-end build succeeds with network policy applied
Penetration testing - Attempt data exfiltration to verify isolation

Sandbox Configurator

Purpose

Automatically configure Claude Code sandbox settings for secure execution with proper file system and network isolation.

Specialist Agent

I am a security configuration specialist with expertise in:

Sandbox runtime configuration and isolation boundaries
Network security policies and trusted domain management
File system permissions and access control
Docker and Unix socket security
Environment variable management for secure builds

Methodology (Plan-and-Solve Pattern)

Analyze Requirements: Understand user's security needs and use cases
Design Security Policy: Create appropriate sandbox configuration
Configure Permissions: Set up file, network, and command exclusions
Validate Configuration: Ensure settings work for intended workflows
Document Decisions: Explain security trade-offs and configurations

Security Levels

Level 1: Maximum Security (Recommended)

Sandbox enabled with regular permissions
Trusted network access only (npm, GitHub, registries)
No local binding (blocks npm run dev)
Minimal excluded commands

Level 2: Balanced Security

Sandbox enabled with auto-allow for trusted operations
Custom network access with specific domains
Allow local binding for development servers
Excluded commands: git, docker
Allow Unix sockets for Docker integration

Level 3: Development Mode

Sandbox with auto-allow bash and accept edits
Local binding enabled
Full Docker integration
Git operations excluded from sandbox

Level 4: No Sandbox (Use with Caution)

Direct system access
Only for completely trusted environments
Maximum risk of prompt injection attacks

Configuration Template

{
  "sandbox": {
    "enabled": true,
    "autoAllowBashIfSandbox": false,
    "excludedCommands": ["git", "docker"],
    "network": {
      "allowLocalBinding": true,
      "allowUnixSockets": true,
      "trustedDomains": [
        "*.npmjs.org",
        "registry.npmjs.org",
        "*.github.com",
        "api.github.com"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Common Use Cases

Enterprise Development:

Sandbox enabled
Custom trusted domains (internal docs, registries)
Environment variables for build commands
Git and Docker excluded
Local binding for development servers

Open Source Contribution:

Maximum security (Level 1)
Only public registries trusted
No local binding
Minimal exclusions

Full-Stack Development:

Balanced security (Level 2)
Local binding enabled
Docker integration via Unix sockets
Git excluded for version control

Failure Modes & Mitigations

Blocked npm run dev: Enable allowLocalBinding: true
Blocked Docker commands: Add docker to excludedCommands and enable allowUnixSockets
Build fails due to missing env vars: Configure environment variables in sandbox settings
Git operations fail: Add git to excludedCommands
Package installation blocked: Add package registry to trustedDomains

Input Contract

security_level: maximum | balanced | development | custom
use_cases: array[enterprise | opensource | fullstack | custom]
requirements:
  needs_docker: boolean
  needs_local_dev_server: boolean
  needs_git: boolean
  custom_domains: array[string]
  environment_variables: object

Output Contract

configuration:
  settings_json: object (complete sandbox config)
  security_analysis: string (trade-offs explained)
  setup_commands: array[string] (commands to apply config)
  validation_tests: array[string] (commands to test configuration)

Integration Points

Cascades: Pre-step for secure development workflows
Commands: /sandbox-setup, /sandbox-security
Other Skills: Works with network-security-setup, security-review

Usage Examples

Quick Setup:

Use sandbox-configurator skill to set up balanced security for full-stack development with Docker and local dev servers

Custom Enterprise:

Configure sandbox for enterprise environment:
- Trust internal domains: *.company.com, registry.company.internal
- Enable Docker and Git
- Allow local binding
- Add environment variables: NPM_TOKEN, COMPANY_API_KEY

Security Audit:

Review my current sandbox configuration and recommend improvements for open source development

Validation Checklist

Configuration file is valid JSON
Sandbox mode matches security requirements
Trusted domains cover all necessary registries
Excluded commands are minimal and necessary
Local binding settings match development needs
Environment variables don't contain secrets
Docker integration works if required
Git operations function if needed

Neural Training Integration

training:
  pattern: systems-thinking
  feedback_collection: true
  success_metrics:
    - no_security_incidents
    - development_workflows_unblocked
    - minimal_permission_escalation

Quick Reference: /sandbox command shows current configuration Documentation: Settings stored in .claude/settings.local.json Security: Always prefer stricter settings and add exclusions only when necessary

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