---
title: "Sandman Use Cases"
description: "Common workflows for disposable cloud environments with Sandman."
---
## DevTool demos

Spin up a fresh environment for every product demo. No leftover resources, no surprise bills.

```bash
sandman create product-demo --ttl 1h
sandman enable compute storage
# run your demo
sandman destroy product-demo
```

## AI builder prototyping

Test infrastructure ideas without touching production. Set a TTL so environments self-destruct even if you forget.

```bash
sandman create prototype --ttl 4h
sandman connect prototype
# experiment freely
```

## Cloud learning

Experiment on throwaway infrastructure. Break things, learn, destroy.

```bash
sandman init gcp
sandman create learning-lab --ttl 2h
sandman enable compute storage cloudrun
```

## Agent-driven infrastructure tests

Use `--json` output for machine-readable automation in CI or agent workflows:

```bash
sandman create ci-test --ttl 30m --json
sandman status ci-test --json
sandman destroy ci-test --json
```

## Cost-conscious development

Check estimated costs before spin-up and set aggressive TTLs:

```bash
sandman create staging --ttl 1h --dry-run
sandman create staging --ttl 1h
sandman doctor --reap
```