Ink MCP

What is Ink MCP?

Ink MCP is a Model Context Protocol server for deploying and managing applications on the ml.ink platform. It provides tools for services, databases, git repositories, custom domains, DNS, workspaces, and team collaboration, targeting developers using MCP-compatible clients.

How to use Ink MCP?

Add the server URL https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp with Streamable HTTP transport in your MCP client. Authentication uses OAuth 2.1 (PKCE) automatically via browser or a manually configured API key. Client-specific setup examples are provided for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Codex CLI, and Cline/Roo Code.

Key features of Ink MCP

• Deploy and manage services from git repositories.
• Provision SQLite databases via Turso.
• Create and manage git repositories.
• Attach custom domains and manage DNS records.
• Full workspace management with team features.
• Auto-detection of popular web frameworks.

Use cases of Ink MCP

• Deploy a Next.js app from a GitHub repo to production.
• Attach a custom domain and configure DNS records.
• Create a team workspace and invite collaborators by email.
• Provision a managed SQLite database for a service.
• View build logs and redeploy with the latest code.

FAQ from Ink MCP

How does authentication work for Ink MCP?

Authentication is either via OAuth 2.1 with PKCE (handled automatically by the MCP client) or by supplying an API key generated in the ml.ink settings page.

What frameworks does Ink MCP support?

It auto-detects many frameworks: JavaScript/TS frameworks like Next.js, Remix, SvelteKit; Python frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, Django; Go, Rust (Axum, Actix, Rocket), Ruby (Rails, Sinatra), static sites, and custom Dockerfiles.

How do I set up Ink MCP in my client?

Add the server URL https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp with transport Streamable HTTP. The README provides specific configuration examples for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Codex CLI, and Cline/Roo Code.

Can I use a custom Dockerfile with Ink MCP?

Yes, you can set build_pack="dockerfile" to build and deploy a custom Docker container.

Does Ink MCP provide managed databases?

Yes, it can provision SQLite databases via Turso, and includes tools to list, get connection details, and delete databases.