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Deployments

A deployment makes a bridge available for live tool calls.

When to Deploy

Deploy after:

  • The bridge imports successfully.
  • Authentication is configured.
  • Tools are reviewed.
  • Unsafe tools are disabled.

Deploy an MCP

  1. Open the bridge or MCP area.
  2. Choose the bridge you want to deploy.
  3. Start the deployment.
  4. Wait for the deployment status to become active.
  5. Test at least one tool call.

Attach Deployment to an Integration

After the deployment is active:

  1. Open Integrations.
  2. Create or edit an integration.
  3. Select the deployment in the integration configuration.
  4. Save the integration.

See Integrations and Widgets.

Deployment States

Common states include:

StateMeaning
StartingThe deployment is being prepared.
ActiveThe deployment can receive tool calls.
FailedThe deployment could not start or run correctly.
StoppedThe deployment is not currently available.

Troubleshooting Failed Deployments

Check:

  • The OpenAPI document is valid.
  • The target API base URL is correct.
  • Required auth settings are present.
  • The API is reachable from InstaMCP.
  • The selected tools have valid schemas.

See Troubleshooting.