Running Studio
Start, stop, and inspect Studio from the command line, in container or desktop mode.
Start Studio
sk-cli studio start
By default Studio runs as a Docker container with your workspace mounted. Open the printed URL in your browser.
Options
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
--mode, -m <mode> | docker (default) or app (Electron desktop) |
--project, -p <folder> | Project to open after start |
--port <port> | Host port for the container |
--container-name <id> | Override the container name |
--no-open | Start without opening the browser or app |
Examples
# Container mode on a specific port, opening a project
sk-cli studio start --mode docker --port 8080 --project my-saas
# Desktop app
sk-cli studio start --mode app
# Start headless (CI / scripts)
sk-cli studio start --no-open
Manage the running instance
sk-cli studio status # Is Studio running?
sk-cli studio restart # Restart Studio
sk-cli studio stop # Stop Studio
Modes
| Mode | Best for |
|---|---|
| Docker | Running Studio on a server or in a reproducible container. Workspace mounted at /workspace. |
| App (Electron) | Local desktop use with native file pickers and remote workspaces. |
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