Archal

What is Archal?

Archal is a platform designed to create isolated sandboxes with stateful API environments for various services such as GitHub, Slack, and Stripe. It allows users to test AI agents through REST or MCP interfaces, providing the ability to reset to a known state after testing. This functionality is particularly useful for developers looking to simulate and validate interactions with APIs without affecting live environments.

Key features of Archal include:

Creation of isolated, time-bounded runtimes for testing.

Support for familiar REST and MCP interfaces.

Ability to retain mutations for the duration of the sandbox.

Single API key management for all sandboxes and environments.

Capability to return to a declared starting state after tests.

Archal Features

Archal provides a platform for creating isolated sandboxes that feature stateful API environments tailored for various applications such as GitHub, Slack, and Stripe. These sandboxes allow users to test AI agents through familiar REST or MCP interfaces, ensuring that developers can work within a known and controlled environment.

One of the key functionalities of Archal is its ability to manage multiple environments using a single API key. This simplifies the process of environment management, as all calls share one gateway while maintaining the expected paths, methods, payloads, and response shapes. Additionally, each environment retains its state for the duration of the sandbox, allowing for easy resets to a predefined starting state.

Create isolated, time-bounded runtime environments.

Support for familiar REST and MCP interfaces.

Single API key management for multiple environments.

Stateful behavior with the ability to reset to a known state.

Why Archal?

Archal offers a unique value proposition by providing isolated, stateful API environments that facilitate testing for various platforms such as GitHub, Slack, and Stripe. This allows developers to create and manage multiple sandboxes using a single API key, simplifying the testing process and enhancing productivity.

The benefits of using Archal include:

Time-bounded runtime environments that can be easily reset to a known state.

Familiar REST or MCP interfaces that align with existing code expectations.

Streamlined management of multiple environments through a single API gateway.

Support for stateful behavior, allowing for realistic testing scenarios.

How to Use Archal

To get started with Archal, follow the quick setup guide to ensure a smooth connection to your environments. Begin by creating an account in your browser, which will allow you to access the Archal platform. Once your account is set up, you can proceed to connect your device using the command line interface. Make sure to run the command `npx --yes archal@0.11.3 connect --device --target--non-interactive` to establish the connection.

After executing the command, you will receive a verification URL and a one-time code. It is crucial to wait for the command to verify all five skills and confirm access to the complete Archal environment catalog before proceeding. This ensures that you have the necessary permissions and capabilities to utilize Archal effectively.

Get $20 in free usage upon signing up, with no credit card required.

Receive $5 immediately after signup and an additional $15 when your first sandbox is ready.

Install five verified skills to enhance your coding agent's capabilities.

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