> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anaconda.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Anaconda Toolbox

Anaconda Toolbox is a built-in extension for Anaconda Notebooks that transforms your development workflow. Generate, save, and share code effortlessly across Notebooks and Excel while getting intelligent help from Anaconda Assistant. Available in both cloud and local environments, Toolbox bridges the gap between individual coding and team collaboration.

## Key features

![Anaconda Toolbox interface showing project management, code snippets, and AI assistant features](https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/ghAcs1Rv_eiLtpni/images/anaconda-platform/notebook_toolbox.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ghAcs1Rv_eiLtpni\&q=85\&s=0645de37e9c533c911525fc32b6bb202)

> [card] [Manage Projects](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/using-projects.md)
>
> Create and organize projects with secure cloud storage, team sharing, and cross-platform access.

> [card] [Build Code Snippets](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/code-snippets.md)
>
> Write reusable code blocks that sync across notebooks, Excel workbooks, and team projects.

> [card] [Choose Your Environment](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/toolbox-environments.md)
>
> Start with pre-configured environments loaded with popular data science packages.

> [card] [Get AI Assistance](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/anaconda-assistant.md)
>
> Write, analyze, and debug code with Anaconda's AI Assistant directly in your notebooks.

## Getting started

**1. Open Anaconda Toolbox**

Launch [Anaconda Notebooks](https://nb.anaconda.com) and select the left-side  **Anaconda Toolbox** icon.

![Anaconda Notebooks interface with an arrow pointing to the Anaconda Toolbox icon.](https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/XTSpR8a-Sn-FW1SQ/images/anaconda-platform/anaconda_toolbox_launch.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XTSpR8a-Sn-FW1SQ\&q=85\&s=3c8c7ee865b94b03682e8180a9663941)

**2. Create or Join a Project**

Start a [new project](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/using-projects.md#creating-a-project) for your work or join an existing team project.

**3. Choose Your Runtime or Environment**

Select a [runtime](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/notebook-runtimes.md) or [quick start environment](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/toolbox-environments.md#installing-quick-start-environments) that matches your project needs.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Quick start environments are only available in the [local version of Toolbox](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/local-toolbox.md).

**4. Start Coding**

Begin writing code with the [AI Assistant](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/anaconda-assistant.md#accessing-the-anaconda-assistant) and save useful [code snippets](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/code-snippets.md#creating-code-snippets) for future use.

**5. Sync and Share Your Work**

[Sync your project](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/using-projects.md#syncing-projects-to-anacondas-cloud-storage) to Anaconda's cloud storage to [share your work](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/using-projects.md#sharing-a-project) with teammates or access it with [Anaconda Toolbox in Excel](https://anaconda.com/docs/legacy/excel/key-features.md)!