Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http ink-mcp 'https://mcp.ml.ink/'
{
"mcpServers": {
"ink-mcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.ml.ink/"
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Ink MCP
MCP server for deploying and managing applications on ml.ink.
Server URL: https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp
Transport: Streamable HTTP
Auth: OAuth 2.1 (PKCE) or API key
Authentication
OAuth
MCP clients that support OAuth handle the login flow automatically — add the server URL and sign in via browser.
API Key
- Sign up at ml.ink
- Settings → API Keys → Generate
- Pass via header:
Authorization: Bearer dk_live_...
Client Setup
Claude Code
# OAuth
claude mcp add --transport http ink https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp
# API key
claude mcp add --transport http ink https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp \
--header "Authorization: Bearer dk_live_YOUR_API_KEY"
Claude Desktop
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ink": {
"url": "https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp"
}
}
}
With API key:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ink": {
"url": "https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer dk_live_YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Cursor
Settings → MCP → Add new MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ink": {
"url": "https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp"
}
}
}
Windsurf
Settings → MCP → Add Server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ink": {
"serverUrl": "https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp"
}
}
}
Codex CLI
codex mcp add --transport http ink https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp \
--header "Authorization: Bearer dk_live_YOUR_API_KEY"
Cline / Roo Code
Add to extension MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ink": {
"url": "https://mcp.ml.ink/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer dk_live_YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Tools
Services
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
create_service | Deploy a service from a git repo |
list_services | List deployed services |
get_service | Service details, build/runtime logs |
update_service | Update config (repo, branch, port, env, resources, commands) |
redeploy_service | Redeploy with latest code |
delete_service | Delete a service |
Databases
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
create_resource | Provision a database (SQLite via Turso) |
list_resources | List databases |
get_resource | Connection details (URL + auth token) |
delete_resource | Delete a database |
Git
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
create_repo | Create a git repo (internal or GitHub) |
get_git_token | Temporary push token |
Custom Domains & DNS
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
add_custom_domain | Attach a custom domain to a service |
remove_custom_domain | Remove a custom domain |
list_delegations | List delegated zones |
add_dns_record | Add DNS record (A/AAAA/CNAME/MX/TXT/CAA) |
delete_dns_record | Remove a DNS record |
list_dns_records | List records in a zone |
Workspaces
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
workspace_list | List workspaces |
workspace_create | Create a team workspace |
workspace_delete | Delete a workspace |
workspace_invite | Invite by email or git username |
workspace_accept_invite | Accept invite |
workspace_decline_invite | Decline invite |
workspace_revoke_invite | Revoke invite |
workspace_remove_member | Remove member |
workspace_list_members | List members and roles |
workspace_list_invites | List pending invites |
Other
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_projects | List projects in a workspace |
account_status | Account details, balance, GitHub App status |
chat | Send/read workspace or project messages |
list_action_log | Query audit log |
Supported Frameworks
Auto-detected, no configuration needed:
- JS/TS — Next.js, Remix, SvelteKit, Nuxt, Astro, Express, Fastify, Hono
- Python — FastAPI, Flask, Django, Starlette
- Go — Any Go server
- Rust — Axum, Actix, Rocket
- Ruby — Rails, Sinatra
- Static — HTML/CSS/JS, Vite, CRA
- Dockerfile — Custom via
build_pack="dockerfile"
Links
License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is Ink MCP?
Deploy and manage applications, databases, domains, and git repos
How do I install Ink MCP?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http ink-mcp 'https://mcp.ml.ink/'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Ink MCP need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Ink MCP open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains Ink MCP?
It is published by mldotink. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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