b2c-sandbox

name	b2c-sandbox
description	Create and manage on-demand sandboxes (ODS) for B2C Commerce using the b2c CLI. Use this skill whenever the user needs to spin up a new development sandbox, list running sandboxes, start/stop/restart an instance, or manage sandbox lifecycle — even if they just say "I need a sandbox" or "restart my instance".

B2C Sandbox Skill

Only create or delete sandboxes when explicitly requested. Always confirm destructive actions.

Use the b2c CLI plugin to manage Salesforce B2C Commerce On-demand sandboxes (ODS). Only create or delete a sandbox if explicitly asked as this may be a billable or destructible action.

Tip: If b2c is not installed globally, use npx @salesforce/b2c-cli instead (e.g., npx @salesforce/b2c-cli sandbox list).

Alias: The ods prefix is still supported as a backward-compatible alias (e.g., b2c ods list works the same as b2c sandbox list).

Configuration & Authentication

The CLI auto-discovers credentials from SFCC_* environment variables, dw.json in the current or parent directories, ~/.mobify, package.json, and configuration plugins. Flags like --client-id and --client-secret are usually unnecessary — only pass them to override what's auto-detected. Use --user-auth only when you need browser-based login (e.g., no client secret, or interactive use).

Run b2c setup inspect to see the resolved configuration and which source provided each value (use --json for scripting, --unmask to reveal secrets). For precedence rules and troubleshooting, see the skill.