Current Beta Status
MCP Deploy is in active beta. We’re focused on core functionality and stability for HTTP-based MCP servers. Here’s what you can expect and what we’re working on.What’s Working (Beta Features)
✅ Core Deployment
- One-click deployment from GitHub repositories
- GitHub OAuth authentication
- GitHub App for secure repository access
- Support for public and private repositories
- Automatic deployment triggers (coming soon)
✅ Supported Runtimes
- Python (FastAPI, Flask, etc.)
- Node.js (Express, Fastify, etc.)
- Go, Rust, Java (Maven/Gradle)
✅ Beta Perks
- Free during beta (no credit card required)
- 3 MCP servers
- Basic monitoring and logs
- Community support
Current Limitations
🚫 Protocol Support
- HTTP MCP servers only - Socket-based servers not yet supported
- JSON-RPC 2.0 protocol required
- No custom transport protocols
🚫 Deployment Options
- No CLI deployment tool yet
- Manual deployment only
- No rollback or version history
🚫 Infrastructure Control
- No custom resource limits (CPU/memory)
- No scaling configuration UI
- No custom environment variables
- No persistent volumes or databases
🚫 Monitoring & Observability
- Basic logs only (no advanced filtering)
- No metrics dashboard
- No alerting system
- No usage analytics
🚫 Team Features
- Individual accounts only (no team collaboration)
- No role-based access control
- No shared deployments
Roadmap & Upcoming Features
Phase 1 (Q1 2025) - Enhanced Deployment
- CLI deployment tool
- Custom environment variables
- Rollback and version history
Phase 2 (Q2 2025) - Enterprise Features
- Team collaboration
- Custom domains
- Advanced monitoring
- Usage analytics
Phase 3 (Q3 2025) - Advanced Features
- Custom configurations
- Enhanced analytics
- Multi-region support
Future Considerations
- Socket-based MCP server support
- Custom protocols and transports
- Integration with popular MCP clients
- Marketplace for pre-built MCP servers
Beta Program Benefits
For Early Users
- Free premium features during beta
- Direct influence on product development
- Priority support and feature requests
- Early access to new capabilities
Our Commitment
- Transparent development process
- Regular updates and improvements
- Backward compatibility where possible
- Migration path for production workloads
How to Provide Feedback
We value your input to shape MCP Deploy:Report Issues
- GitHub Issues for bugs
- Email Support for questions
- Dashboard feedback form for UX suggestions
Feature Requests
- Use GitHub issues with “enhancement” label
- Describe your use case and requirements
- Vote on existing feature requests
Beta Testing
- Try new features as they’re released
- Report any issues or unexpected behavior
- Share your deployment success stories
Migration to Production
When beta ends (January 2025), current beta users will:- Grace period - Continue using beta features
- Migration assistance - Help moving to paid plans
- Data preservation - All deployments and data retained
- Discounted pricing - Special rates for early adopters
Beta pricing guarantee: Your beta usage won’t be billed retroactively. We’ll only charge for usage after the beta period ends.
Alternative Solutions
If MCP Deploy’s current limitations don’t work for your use case:For Socket-Based MCP Servers
- Deploy manually to your own infrastructure
- Use cloud services like Railway, Render, or Fly.io
- Consider container orchestration platforms
For Advanced Infrastructure Needs
- Use Kubernetes directly with Helm charts
- Cloud platforms (AWS ECS, Google Cloud Run)
- Traditional hosting providers
For Team Collaboration
- GitOps workflows with ArgoCD or Flux
- Platform engineering solutions
- Custom deployment pipelines