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
- Open the bridge or MCP area.
- Choose the bridge you want to deploy.
- Start the deployment.
- Wait for the deployment status to become active.
- Test at least one tool call.
Attach Deployment to an Integration
After the deployment is active:
- Open Integrations.
- Create or edit an integration.
- Select the deployment in the integration configuration.
- Save the integration.
Deployment States
Common states include:
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Starting | The deployment is being prepared. |
| Active | The deployment can receive tool calls. |
| Failed | The deployment could not start or run correctly. |
| Stopped | The 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.