BLACKBOX AI Remote Agents

Leverage the power of Blackbox agents remotely through your browser with Blackbox Cloud, enabling simultaneous task execution, monitoring, and pull request management on any codebase.

Overview

Blackbox Cloud is a remote, browser-based platform that brings the full capabilities of Blackbox agents directly to your workflow. Whether you’re working on small fixes or large-scale implementations, Blackbox Cloud allows you to run multiple agents simultaneously, assign tasks to different agent types, and monitor their progress in real-time, all without being tethered to your local device.

Access Blackbox Cloud through your browser to transform how you manage development tasks. Send complex requests to agents that can execute them autonomously in a remote environment, create pull requests, and even perform code reviews. Perfect for individual developers, teams, and organizations managing repositories of any size.

Getting Started

To begin using Blackbox Cloud, follow these steps:

1. Access the Platform
   Navigate to cloud.blackbox.ai and log in using your Google or GitHub account.\

   

2. Connect Your Git Repository
   If you logged in via Google, link your Git repository by clicking the Connect Git button located at the top right of the dashboard.\

   

3. Manage API Keys
   Add and manage your API key for the agent via your profile settings accessible from the dashboard. This key authorizes the agent to perform tasks on your behalf. You can get your API key from the Blackbox API Dashboard.\

   

4. Select Model and Provider
   Choose your preferred AI model and provider from the available options to power your agents.\

   

5. Select a Repository
   Choose the repository and the branch you want to work on from your connected Git repositories.\

   
   Important: Due to limitations in the Vercel sandbox SDK, git clone operations are not allowed on empty repositories. Please ensure the selected repository is not empty and contains at least an initial commit.

6. Start Working
   Begin by giving your first prompt to the agent to start working on your selected repository.\

   

7. Run Multiple Tasks Concurrently
   Blackbox Cloud supports running multiple tasks simultaneously using various agents. This allows you to work on different features and bug fixes in parallel, improving productivity and efficiency.\

   

8. Set Global Instructions (Optional)
   Access the settings menu to configure global instructions that the agent will follow for every prompt. This ensures consistent guidance across all interactions.\

   

With these steps completed, you’ll have access to Blackbox Cloud’s seamless and intuitive interface for managing your AI-powered development agents remotely. The platform enables agents to create new projects from scratch, enhance existing codebases by adding features and resolving bugs, and manage version control by creating dedicated branches for each task. Upon completion, agents automatically generate pull requests, giving you minimal manual work while maintaining maximum control over changes merged into your main branch.

Task Overview

When you click on a task in Blackbox Cloud, you’ll see comprehensive details about its execution and progress:

• Status: Current state of the task (running, completed, failed, etc.)
• Runtime: Duration the task has been running or took to complete
• Model Details: Information about the AI model used for the task
• Provider Details: Details about the AI provider powering the agent
• Execution History: Timeline of all actions and steps performed during task execution
• Pull Request (PR): Link to the automatically generated pull request with changes
• Execution Log: Detailed log of all commands, outputs, and agent activities during execution, showing live steps the agent takes to make changes

This detailed view provides full transparency into how agents work on your tasks and allows you to review, approve, or modify the generated code before merging.

Key Features

Multiple Simultaneous Agents

Blackbox Cloud empowers you to run multiple agents concurrently, each dedicated to different tasks within your codebase. This includes:

• Blackbox CLI Agent: Provides terminal-native development experience remotely.
• Cloud Code Agent: Optimized for cloud-based code execution and management.
• Codeex Agent: Specialized in code explanation, analysis, and review.

This parallelism accelerates development by allowing simultaneous task execution without bottlenecks.\

Seamless Task Dispatch and Management

Easily assign tasks of varying complexity directly from your browser:

• Quick Fixes: Minor bug fixes or small code changes dispatched instantly.
• Complex Implementations: Long-running feature builds or integrations.
• Full-Stack Development: End-to-end application development tasks.

You can select the preferred agent for each task, ensuring efficient resource utilization and tailored execution.\

Real-Time Execution Monitoring

Stay informed with live updates as agents work:

• Live Execution View: Observe agents coding, testing, and iterating in real-time.
• Progress Feedback: Receive continuous status updates on task completion.
• Concurrent Task Handling: Manage multiple ongoing tasks simultaneously.

This transparency allows you to track progress without needing constant supervision.\

Automated Pull Request Workflow

Blackbox Cloud streamlines code integration through automated pull requests:

• Automatic PR Generation: Each completed task results in a pull request.
• Agent-Driven PR Reviews: Agents can perform initial code reviews to ensure quality.
• Branch Organization: Systematic branch creation per task and agent for clarity.

This reduces manual overhead and accelerates code review cycles.

Detailed Task and Activity Tracking

Maintain comprehensive records for all agent activities:

• Task Duration Metrics: Track how long each task takes from start to finish.
• Timestamp Logging: Record creation and completion times for accountability.
• Model Usage Details: Identify which AI models powered each task.
• Branch and PR Links: Easy access to branches and pull requests for review.

These insights facilitate better project management and auditing.\

Universal Remote Access

Work flexibly from any location or device:

• Browser-Based Platform: Full functionality accessible via web browsers.
• Device Agnostic: No dependency on your primary development machine.
• Asynchronous Task Execution: Tasks continue running even when offline.
• Periodic Status Checks: Monitor progress at your convenience.

This ensures uninterrupted productivity regardless of your environment.

Multi-Agent Parallel Execution

Blackbox Cloud also supports multi-agent capabilities, allowing you to select multiple agents for the same task and run them in parallel. This feature enables experimentation with different AI agents using the same prompt simultaneously, with an AI judge evaluating implementations to identify the best and least error-prone solution.

For detailed information and setup instructions, see the Multi-Agent Execution documentation.

Team Collaboration and Task Assignment

Blackbox Cloud enables seamless team collaboration by allowing users to create teams and invite team members to work together on projects:

• Team Creation: Easily create teams and organize your development workflow around collaborative groups.
• Team Member Invitations: Invite colleagues and team members to join your team for shared access to projects and tasks.
• Collective Development: Work together on the same codebase with your team, sharing access to repositories and development tasks.
• Task Assignment to Agents: Assign specific tasks to remote agents while coordinating with your team members, enabling efficient task distribution and parallel development workflows.
• Shared Visibility: All team members can monitor task progress, review pull requests, and track agent activities in real-time.

This collaborative approach streamlines team-based development, allowing distributed teams to work efficiently on complex projects while leveraging the power of AI-powered agents.

Benefits

• Scalability: Handle multiple development tasks simultaneously across different projects
• Efficiency: Automate complex coding tasks without constant supervision
• Collaboration: Enable team members to assign and track development work remotely
• Quality Assurance: Built-in code review capabilities ensure consistent standards
• Flexibility: Support for repositories of any size, from small personal projects to large organizational codebases

Use Cases

• Feature Development: Implement new features across multiple services
• Integration Tasks: Add third-party services like Stripe billing systems
• Code Maintenance: Handle refactoring, optimization, and bug fixes
• Documentation: Generate and update project documentation
• Testing: Implement comprehensive test suites and CI/CD pipelines

Next Steps

Now that you’ve learned about Blackbox Cloud, explore these related features to enhance your development workflow:

Multi-Agent Execution

Run multiple agents in parallel with AI judge evaluation.

Slack Integration

Manage tasks seamlessly via Slack channels.

BLACKBOX AI SMS

Interact with agents via SMS for hands-free task management.

BLACKBOX AI Voice

Interact with agents via voice calls for hands-free task management.

Blackbox CLI

Experience terminal-native development with Blackbox CLI.

Blackbox Cloud transforms remote development by providing a centralized hub for AI-powered coding assistance, making it easier than ever to manage complex development workflows and deliver high-quality code consistently.