introduction.mdx

title	Build and run on Rigbox
sidebarTitle	Overview
description	Deploy applications, run coding agents, and build with the Rigbox API.
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Build and run
on Rigbox

Turn your project into a running app. Keep your workspace, update your code, and control how you deploy.

Deploy your first app Create an AI workspace Build with the API

```bash Local terminal rig login # From a project with rig.yaml rig deploy --strategy incremental ```

New to Rigbox? Start with the first-app walkthrough.

Find your next step

Choose an area to open its guides and reference pages.

Start here

A first deployment and the concepts behind it.

→ Deploy applications

Ship local projects or GitHub commits, stage releases, and roll back.

→ Configure applications

Define commands, environment, health, and access.

→ Workspaces and storage

Manage Linux environments, SSH access, volumes, and recovery.

→ AI and tools

Set up coding agents and developer services.

→ Operate and troubleshoot

Find logs, diagnose failures, and recover deliberately.

→ Examples

Learn from complete applications you can run and adapt.

→ CLI reference

Find exact syntax, flags, and examples for every command.

→ Build on Rigbox

Integrate workspace and app lifecycles into your backend.

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Start from a working example

Explore the source, understand the manifest, and verify the result.

Your first app

A small HTTP service with a health endpoint and a clear deployment workflow.

Frontend and API

Deploy related services and keep the backend private.

Persistent notes

Keep application data on a volume across code updates.