> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://studio-docs.sandbox.game/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://studio-docs.sandbox.game/working-with-ai-agents/recommended-tools.md).

# Recommended Tools

The tools a Sandbox Studio creator actually uses, and the guide for each one. Install the core stack. Reach for diagnostics and Git when the job needs them.

## Core stack

| Tool                 | What it is for                                           | Guide                                                                                                          |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Sandbox Studio`     | The desktop editor — build, play, and publish            | [Installing Sandbox Studio](/getting-started/installing-sandbox-studio.md)                                     |
| `Cursor`             | The AI coding editor where the agent lives               | [Download and Install Cursor](/getting-started/download-and-install-cursor.md)                                 |
| `Sandbox Studio MCP` | Connects the agent to the live editor                    | [Set up and use Sandbox Studio MCP](/working-efficiently-with-ai/set-up-and-use-sandbox-studio-mcp.md)         |
| Model tiers          | Choosing a fast, strong, or strongest model for the task | [Choosing the right model for the task](/working-efficiently-with-ai/choosing-the-right-model-for-the-task.md) |

## Diagnostics

| Tool           | What it is for                          | Guide                                                                     |
| -------------- | --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Dev console    | Runtime errors and warnings             | [How to use the dev console](/the-editor/how-to-use-dev-console.md)       |
| Profiler       | Performance measurement and FPS capture | [How to use the profiler](/the-editor/how-to-use-the-profiler.md)         |
| Asset Compiler | Texture, mesh, and audio compression    | [How to use the asset compiler](/the-editor/how-to-use-asset-compiler.md) |

## Version control

| Tool                             | What it is for                                   | Guide                                                 |
| -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Git (Git for Windows / Git Bash) | Version control checkpoints you can roll back to | [Setting up Git](/source-control/setting-up-git.md)   |
| Fork                             | Visual Git client for diffs and history          | [How to use Fork](/best-practices/how-to-use-fork.md) |

## Assets (optional)

| Tool                                                 | When to use it                                                               | Guide                                                                     |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| External libraries (Sketchfab, Fab.com, CC0 sources) | Sourcing models when built-in packs are not enough — check the licence first | [Assets and asset generation](/the-editor/assets-and-asset-generation.md) |

{% hint style="info" %}
*NOTE: A recommended tool is the default starting point, not a rule for every situation. Review AI output, code, and scene changes before you keep them.*
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