Render CLI sandbox snapshots can be named and reused by name or ID
Introduced 2026-10-12 · score 0.97
HOW TO USE IT
When creating and reusing a sandbox snapshot, the v2.29.0 release note says to name it with `snapshots create --name`, then create a sandbox from its name or ID with `sandboxes create --from`. The current Render reference documents different flags, so it does not establish runnable usage for these v2.29.0 commands.
WHY THIS HELPS
Create a named sandbox snapshot and start another sandbox from it during repository development.
REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
- Version: v2.29.0
- Prerequisite: Render Sandboxes is in early access; sandbox commands use the `render ea` namespace.
- Prerequisite: Snapshot creation requires a running sandbox; wait until the snapshot status is `available` before restoring from it.
- Docs conflict: The current Render reference documents `snapshots create <sandboxId>` and `sandboxes create --snapshot-id <id>`. The v2.29.0 release note names `snapshots create --name` and `sandboxes create --from`; the current reference does not document those flags.
FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE
- https://github.com/render-oss/cli/releases/tag/v2.29.0
- https://render.com/docs/sandboxes-cli-reference
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