> For clean Markdown of any page, append .md to the page URL.
> For a complete documentation index, see https://docs.twelvelabs.io/v1.3/docs/resources/playground/llms.txt.
> For AI client integration (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), connect to the MCP server at https://docs.twelvelabs.io/_mcp/server.

# Playground

> Sandbox environment for exploring and testing video search and analysis features.

The [Playground](https://playground.twelvelabs.io) is a sandbox environment specifically designed to provide you with a hands-on experience in exploring and testing the various features of the TwelveLabs Video Understanding Platform. This intuitive web application is a powerful tool for product managers, developers, and AI enthusiasts to familiarize themselves with the platform's capabilities and experiment with its functionalities.

# The Overview page

When you open the Playground, you see the **Overview** page. The page includes the following elements:

* **Sidebar**: Navigate to the main pages of the Playground. Select the **New** button to create an index or upload content.
* **Tour TwelveLabs Features**: Watch a brief introductory video showcasing the key capabilities of the platform.
* **Take the next step**: Upload videos directly or view the API Quickstart to make your first API request.
* **My indexes**: View your most recently used indexes and use the **Create Index** button to create new ones.
* **Invite**: Invite your team members to share resources with them. For instructions on setting up and managing this feature, see the [Organizations](/v1.3/docs/advanced/organizations) section.
* **Settings**: Manage your account settings, including organization, API keys, billing, usage, rate limits, webhooks, and profile.

# Get started with the Playground

> **Note**
>
> If you're a member of an organization, ensure you select the account you wish to use. For details, see the [Switch between your accounts](/docs/advanced/organizations/frequently-asked-questions#how-do-i-switch-between-a-personal-account-and-an-organization-account) section.

Consider the following basic steps for getting started with the Playground:

1. [Upload and manage assets](/docs/resources/playground/upload-and-manage-assets)
2. Perform one of the following tasks:

* [Search](/docs/resources/playground/search) — requires [adding videos to an index](/docs/resources/playground/upload-and-manage-assets#add-a-video-to-an-index) first
* [Analyze videos](/docs/resources/playground/analyze-videos)
* [Segment videos](/docs/resources/playground/segment-videos)
* [Visualize embeddings](/docs/resources/playground/visualize-embeddings)

> Sandbox environment for exploring and testing video search and analysis features.

## Docs

- [Upload and manage assets](https://docs.twelvelabs.io/docs/resources/playground/upload-and-manage-assets.md): Upload and manage video, image, and audio files as assets.
- [Manage indexes](https://docs.twelvelabs.io/docs/resources/playground/manage-indexes.md): Create and manage indexes to organize your videos.
- [Search](https://docs.twelvelabs.io/docs/resources/playground/search.md): Search video content using natural language or images.
- [Entity search](https://docs.twelvelabs.io/docs/resources/playground/search/entity-search.md): Identify and locate specific persons in your videos.
- [Analyze videos](https://docs.twelvelabs.io/docs/resources/playground/analyze-videos.md): Use the Playground to analyze videos and generate text based on their content.
- [Segment videos](https://docs.twelvelabs.io/docs/resources/playground/segment-videos.md): Use the Playground to transform raw video into structured, timestamped data by defining the segments and fields that matter to your application.
- [Visualize embeddings](https://docs.twelvelabs.io/docs/resources/playground/visualize-embeddings.md): Visualize semantic relationships between video clips and text queries in a 2D space.
- [Examples](https://docs.twelvelabs.io/docs/resources/playground/examples.md): Experiment with sample videos to explore the Playground without uploading your own content.