devtoolsbeginner⏱ 15 min setup
Sandpack
Live code editor and preview. In-browser bundling.
Plain language
What is it?
A live coding environment you can embed in your app — users write code and see the result instantly, without leaving the page.
Why use it at a hackathon?
When you're building an educational or coding tool and want users to experiment with code and see results live — Sandpack handles all the complexity.
Common use
Coding bootcamp platforms, tech education for underserved communities, interactive programming tutorials, code challenge platforms.
Tags
code-editorpreviewplaygroundbundling
At a glance
Setup time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: beginner
Skill: Beginner. Embed with a few props. Much easier than Monaco for full live-preview use cases. Built by the CodeSandbox team.
Impact context
Challenge domains
Education & AccessEconomic Equity
SDGs
Quality EducationDecent WorkIndustry & Innovation
Related components
Building with Sandpack?
Add it to your hackathon session workspace.