remove/replace Snaps Simulator

Author: alexandratran

snaps/how-to/publish-a-snap.md

@@ -25,9 +25,8 @@ After publishing the Snap, any dapp can connect to the Snap by using the Snap ID
 :::caution
 If you are using the Snap monorepo project generated in the [quickstart](../get-started/quickstart.md),
 make sure to only publish the Snap package in `/packages/snap`.
-You can use the [Snaps Simulator](https://metamask.github.io/snaps/snaps-simulator/staging/#/manifest) to verify
-that your Snap was published correctly — just select **localhost** in the top right corner and change the
-Snap location to **npm** and the ID of your Snap.
+You can use the [Snaps sandbox](test-a-snap.md#test-in-the-sandbox) to verify
+that your Snap was published correctly: in the sandbox settings, disable **Use current Snap ID** and specify the npm ID of your Snap.
 
 Also, make sure to update the manifest file, icon file, and README to differentiate your Snap from the template.
 :::

snaps/learn/best-practices/security-guidelines.md

@@ -15,8 +15,6 @@ The following are guidelines for [managing permissions](../../how-to/request-per
 - **Minimum permissions** - Follow the principle of least authority by only adding the minimum
   permissions needed by your Snap in the manifest file.
   Before publishing your Snap, check the permissions again and remove any unused permissions.
-  You can validate your permissions using the [Snaps Simulator Manifest
-  Validator](https://metamask.github.io/snaps/snaps-simulator/staging/#/manifest).
 
 - **Minimum RPC access** - When adding the [`endowment:rpc`](../../reference/permissions.md#endowmentrpc)
   permission for Snaps or dapps, ask yourself if both are necessary.

snaps/learn/resources.md

@@ -52,9 +52,6 @@ View the following Snaps resources in addition to this documentation site.
 - [`snaps-jest`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@metamask/snaps-jest) - A Jest preset for end-to-end 
   testing MetaMask Snaps, including a Jest environment, and a set of Jest matchers.
   See [how to test a Snap](../how-to/test-a-snap.md) using `snaps-jest`.
-- [Snaps Simulator](https://metamask.github.io/snaps/snaps-simulator/latest) - A tool for simulating
-  Snaps in the browser, streamlining the development process. It doesn't support all Snaps features 
-  but can be useful for testing certain features.
 - [Snapper](https://github.com/sayfer-io/Snapper) - A tool for detecting security vulnerabilities,
   identifying potential issues, and ensuring best coding practices in your Snap.
 - [MetaMask Testing Tools](https://hugomrdias.github.io/metamask/) - A collection of tools for