Tilebox gives agents multiple ways to get context and take action. The right interface depends on whether the agent needs live Tilebox access, repeatable terminal commands, workflow instructions, or documentation-only context.
Interface guide
Section titled “Interface guide”| Interface | Use it for | What it gives the agent |
|---|---|---|
| Tilebox CLI | Default setup for coding agents, terminal operations, automation, and CI-friendly workflows | Structured command output, command discovery, and predictable inputs |
| Agent Skills | Repeated Tilebox tasks across datasets, jobs, and automations | Instructions for composing CLI commands into end-to-end workflows |
| Tilebox MCP | Web-based agents, chat tools, or MCP-capable clients where terminal access is limited | Authenticated tools for datasets, workflows, and documentation search |
| Tilebox SDKs | Application code and production integrations | Language-native APIs for Python and Go |
llms-full.txt | Documentation-only context | A static markdown bundle of the Tilebox documentation |
How the interfaces fit together
Section titled “How the interfaces fit together”Use the CLI when an agent can run terminal commands. This is the default interface for repository-based coding agents because commands are explicit, repeatable, and easy to inspect. Use skills when the agent needs guidance for multi-step Tilebox tasks, such as creating datasets or monitoring workflow jobs.
Use the MCP server when an agent cannot easily run terminal commands. This is common for web-based agents and chat tools where the agent can call hosted tools but cannot access a shell. MCP is also useful when you want an AI client to access Tilebox documentation search and live Tilebox tools without installing local software.
The interfaces are complementary. For example, a coding agent can use the CLI to inspect available commands with tilebox agent-context and use the managing-tilebox-jobs skill to monitor a submitted workflow job. A web-based agent can use the MCP server for documentation search and live Tilebox access instead.
Recommended defaults
Section titled “Recommended defaults”For AI-assisted development in a codebase, install the CLI and Tilebox skills. Add MCP when your agent runs outside a terminal environment or when you prefer a hosted tool connection from a web or chat interface.