@container-inc/mcp

What is @container-inc/mcp?

@container-inc/mcp is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables deploying projects to Container Inc. directly from an AI editor such as Cursor. It handles creating a GitHub repository (if needed), publishing a Docker image to ghcr.io, and pulling the code into Container Inc.'s builder. Deployments are currently ephemeral and free.

How to use @container-inc/mcp?

Add the server configuration to your editor's mcp.json file (e.g., .cursor/mcp.json), enable it in the editor settings, ensure your project has a Dockerfile, then simply ask your AI assistant to deploy to Container Inc. You will be prompted to log in with GitHub.

Key features of @container-inc/mcp

• Deploys projects to Container Inc. via natural language requests
• Automatically creates a GitHub repository if one does not exist
• Publishes a Docker image to GitHub Container Registry (ghcr.io)
• Pulls source code into Container Inc.'s builder
• All deployments are currently ephemeral and free

Use cases of @container-inc/mcp

• Deploying a web application from a code editor using only voice or text commands
• Rapidly previewing a project in a temporary, hosted environment
• Testing containerized applications without managing infrastructure
• Sharing a live demo of a project with collaborators

FAQ from @container-inc/mcp

Why am I asked to log in with GitHub?

GitHub login is required so that the server can (1) create a repository if one doesn't exist, (2) publish the Docker image to ghcr.io, and (3) pull the code into Container Inc.'s builder.

Does my project need a Dockerfile?

Yes. Your project must include a Dockerfile so that the server can build and deploy it.

Are deployments permanent?

No. For now all deployments are ephemeral and free. The platform is planning updates to support more permanent deployments in the future.

What transport does the server use?

The README does not specify a transport type. It is configured as a standard MCP server invoked via npx.

How do I configure the server in my editor?

Add the JSON configuration shown in the README to your editor's MCP settings file (e.g., .cursor/mcp.json) and ensure the MCP server feature is enabled.