HostBridge MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that simplifies framework deployments on various hosting environments.

Overview

HostBridge bridges the gap between Large Language Models (LLMs) and hosting environments, allowing novice developers to deploy web applications easily through conversational interfaces. It implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to expose tools, resources, and prompts that guide users through the deployment process.

Key Features

• Framework Support: Deploy Wasp applications with ease, with planned support for more frameworks
• Multi-Provider: Support for Netlify, Vercel, traditional shared hosting environments, and Hostm.com
• Guided Deployments: Prompts to guide users through the deployment process
• Authentication Management: Secure storage of hosting provider credentials
• Troubleshooting: Built-in tools to diagnose and fix common deployment issues
• Windsurf Integration: Seamless handoff to Windsurf (Codeium's VS Code) for continued development

Status

This project is currently in early development. Contributions and feedback are welcome!

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+
• MCP Client (e.g., Claude Desktop)
• Hosting provider accounts as needed

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/elblanco2/hostbridge-mcp.git
cd hostbridge-mcp

# Create a virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Install the package in development mode
pip install -e .

Configuration

Create a .env file with your configuration:

SECURE_STORAGE_PATH=~/.hostbridge/credentials

Usage

Running from command line

# Start the server directly
hostbridge

# With debug logging
hostbridge --debug

# With a custom storage path
hostbridge --secure-storage-path=/path/to/credentials

Using with Claude Desktop

1. Edit your Claude Desktop configuration file:

   • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
   • Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

2. Add HostBridge server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hostbridge": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "hostbridge",
        "--debug"
      ]
    }
  }
}

3. Restart Claude Desktop.

4. Start conversations with Claude about deploying your applications!

Using with Windsurf (Codeium)

The HostBridge MCP server includes special integration with Windsurf, Codeium's version of VS Code, to provide a seamless development experience after deployment:

1. Deploy your application using HostBridge.
2. Use the "windsurf-handoff" prompt to transition to Windsurf for continued development.
3. Windsurf's AI Flow feature will guide you through adding features and improving your application.

Example conversation with Claude:

User: I've deployed my Wasp app to Netlify. Now I want to continue development in Windsurf.

Claude: I'll help you transition to Windsurf for continued development. [Uses windsurf-handoff prompt]

[Claude guides the user through setting up Windsurf with the project, configuring AI Flow, and starting development]

Architecture

HostBridge is built on a modular architecture:

• Credentials Manager: Securely stores and retrieves provider credentials
• Framework Handlers: Framework-specific deployment logic
• Hosting Providers: Provider-specific deployment operations
• MCP Interface: Exposes tools, resources, and prompts via the Model Context Protocol

Supported Providers

Provider	Status	Features
Netlify	✅ Complete	Serverless, Edge, Forms
Vercel	✅ Complete	Serverless, Edge, Analytics
Shared Hosting	✅ Complete	SSH/SFTP, PHP, MySQL
Hostm.com	✅ Complete	Shared Hosting, API Access

Supported Frameworks

Framework	Status	Features
Wasp	✅ Complete	Full-Stack JS Framework
Next.js	🚧 Planned	React Framework
Astro	🚧 Planned	Static Site Generator

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Development

# Install development dependencies
pip install -e ".[dev]"

# Run tests
pytest

# Run linting
flake8

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Model Context Protocol for enabling this integration
• Wasp for the excellent framework used in our initial support
• Windsurf for AI-powered development environment integration