Guides
Practical guides for common Genbox workflows.
- Quick Start - Get started quickly
- Database Workflows - Sync, restore, and manage data
- Port Forwarding - Debug with local tools
- Remote Development - Work remotely
- CI/CD Integration - Automate with CI/CD
- Troubleshooting - Fix common issues
Common Workflows
Feature Development
# Create environment for your feature
gb create feature-xyz --profile quick
# Work on your feature
gb connect
# Push changes from local
gb push
# Clean up when done
gb destroy feature-xyzFull Stack Testing
# Create with full stack and data
gb create test-env --profile full-stack
# Sync latest data
gb db sync --source staging
# Run tests
gb connect -c "pnpm test:e2e"
# Destroy after testing
gb destroy test-env -yProduction Debugging
# Create with production data copy
gb create debug-issue --db copy --db-source production
# Forward database for local tools
gb forward --ports 27017
# Use local MongoDB Compass to investigate
# ...
# Clean up
gb destroy debug-issueSharing Environments
# Create labeled environment
gb create demo-feature --profile full-stack
# Share URLs with team
gb urls demo-feature
# Keep alive for demo
gb extend demo-feature --disableLast updated on