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Hatchbox

by pulsemcpversion 0.1.3i★ –iRuns on your computer
Registry namecom.pulsemcp/hatchbox

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server for Hatchbox Rails hosting — env var inspection, deploys, and process monitoring.

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What you can do with it

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  • Connection: Runs on your computer
  • Transport: stdio
  • Category: Developer tools
  • You need to fill in: HATCHBOX_API_KEY, HATCHBOX_ACCOUNT_ID, HATCHBOX_APP_ID, HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

  • Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
  • Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
  • You fill in yourself: HATCHBOX_API_KEY, HATCHBOX_ACCOUNT_ID, HATCHBOX_APP_ID, HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY, WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS, SSH_KEY_PATH, HATCHBOX_APP_NAME, READONLY, ALLOW_DEPLOYS

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

  • npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hatchbox": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hatchbox-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HATCHBOX_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_ACCOUNT_ID": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_APP_ID": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY": "your-value",
        "WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS": "your-value",
        "SSH_KEY_PATH": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_APP_NAME": "your-value",
        "READONLY": "your-value",
        "ALLOW_DEPLOYS": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add hatchbox --env HATCHBOX_API_KEY=your-value --env HATCHBOX_ACCOUNT_ID=your-value --env HATCHBOX_APP_ID=your-value --env HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY=your-value --env WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS=your-value --env SSH_KEY_PATH=your-value --env HATCHBOX_APP_NAME=your-value --env READONLY=your-value --env ALLOW_DEPLOYS=your-value -- npx -y hatchbox-mcp-server

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hatchbox": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hatchbox-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HATCHBOX_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_ACCOUNT_ID": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_APP_ID": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY": "your-value",
        "WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS": "your-value",
        "SSH_KEY_PATH": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_APP_NAME": "your-value",
        "READONLY": "your-value",
        "ALLOW_DEPLOYS": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "hatchbox": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hatchbox-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HATCHBOX_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_ACCOUNT_ID": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_APP_ID": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY": "your-value",
        "WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS": "your-value",
        "SSH_KEY_PATH": "your-value",
        "HATCHBOX_APP_NAME": "your-value",
        "READONLY": "your-value",
        "ALLOW_DEPLOYS": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

  • HATCHBOX_API_KEY secret required env
    API key for authentication with Hatchbox.
  • HATCHBOX_ACCOUNT_ID required env
    Hatchbox account ID visible in the dashboard URL.
  • HATCHBOX_APP_ID required env
    Hatchbox application ID visible in the dashboard URL.
  • HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY secret required env
    Deployment webhook key for triggering deployments.
  • WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS env
    IP address of Hatchbox server for SSH access to read environment variables.
  • SSH_KEY_PATH env
    Path to SSH private key for server access.
  • HATCHBOX_APP_NAME env
    App name to filter processes if multiple apps run on the same server.
  • READONLY env
    Set to false to enable write operations for environment variables.
  • ALLOW_DEPLOYS env
    Set to false to disable deployment operations.

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 6, 2026

  • ✓ Pass

    Maker matches the repo

    The registry name was verified against the domain pulsemcp.com (the registry checks domain ownership)

  • … Not checked yet

    Still maintained

    We have not read this repo from GitHub yet

  • … Not checked yet

    Has a licence

    We have not read this repo from GitHub yet

  • – Not applicable

    Endpoint responds

    This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint

  • – Not applicable

    Sign-in with OAuth

    Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead

  • … Not checked yet

    No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

    Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

  • More stars than 0% of the other 1390 servers in this category
  • Published to the registry more recently than 27% of the other 1390 servers in this category
  • Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 1390 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Hatchbox safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: HATCHBOX_API_KEY, HATCHBOX_ACCOUNT_ID, HATCHBOX_APP_ID, HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.1.3) reached the registry 5 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: GitHub, Desktop Commander, Cloudflare MCP

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README from the maker

Open the README

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Hatchbox MCP Server

An MCP server for Hatchbox - Rails hosting made simple for small businesses.

Overview

This MCP server provides tools to interact with Hatchbox's API, allowing you to manage environment variables and deployments for your Rails applications directly from your AI assistant.

Key Features
  • Environment Variable Management:
  • View all environment variables (via SSH)
  • Get specific environment variables (via SSH)
  • Set and update environment variables
  • Delete environment variables
  • Deployment Control: Trigger deployments and check their status
  • Security Features:
  • Read-only mode by default
  • Configurable deployment permissions
  • SSH-based secure access for reading env vars
  • Secure Authentication: Uses API keys and SSH keys for secure access

Installation

npm install hatchbox-mcp-server

Configuration

Environment Variables
Required Variables
  • HATCHBOX_API_KEY: Your Hatchbox API key for authentication
  • HATCHBOX_ACCOUNT_ID: Your Hatchbox account ID
  • HATCHBOX_APP_ID: Your Hatchbox application ID
  • HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY: Your deployment webhook key
Optional Variables for SSH Access
  • WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS: IP address of your Hatchbox server (enables getEnvVars and getEnvVar tools)
  • SSH_KEY_PATH: Path to SSH private key (defaults to ~/.ssh/id_rsa)
  • HATCHBOX_APP_NAME: App name to filter processes if multiple apps on server (see example below)
Security Configuration
  • READONLY: Set to false to enable write operations (default: true)
  • ALLOW_DEPLOYS: Set to false to disable deployment operations (default: true)

You can find these values in your Hatchbox dashboard:

  • API key: Account settings
  • Account ID: Visible in the URL when viewing your account
  • App ID: Visible in the URL when viewing your application
  • Deploy key: Application deployment settings
  • Server IP: Your server's public IP address (for SSH access)
SSH Setup (Optional - for reading env vars)

To enable the getEnvVars and getEnvVar tools, you need SSH access to your Hatchbox server:

  1. Add your SSH public key to the deploy user on your Hatchbox server:
   ssh-copy-id deploy@your-server-ip
  1. Test SSH access:
   ssh deploy@your-server-ip "echo 'SSH access working'"
  1. Configure the MCP server with your server's IP address (see configuration below)
Multiple Apps on Same Server

If you have multiple Rails applications running on the same Hatchbox server, you'll need to specify the HATCHBOX_APP_NAME to identify which app's environment variables to read:

# Example: If your server has multiple apps running

App 1: mystore (running on port 3000)

App 2: blog (running on port 3001)

App 3: api (running on port 3002)

To read env vars for the 'mystore' app:

HATCHBOX_APP_NAME=mystore

To read env vars for the 'blog' app:

HATCHBOX_APP_NAME=blog

The app name should match the name shown in your Hatchbox dashboard. This filters the process list to find the correct puma process for your specific application.

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add the server to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Windows

%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{

"mcpServers": { "hatchbox": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "hatchbox-mcp-server"], "env": { "HATCHBOX_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here", "HATCHBOX_ACCOUNT_ID": "1852", "HATCHBOX_APP_ID": "8540", "HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY": "your-deploy-key-here",

"// Optional - for SSH access to read env vars": "", "WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS": "165.232.133.75", "SSH_KEY_PATH": "/Users/yourname/.ssh/id_rsa", "HATCHBOX_APP_NAME": "myapp",

"// Optional - security settings": "", "READONLY": "false", "ALLOW_DEPLOYS": "true" } } } }

Tools

Environment Variables
getEnvVars

Get all environment variables from the Hatchbox server via SSH.

Requirements: WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS must be configured.

Parameters: None

Example:

"Show me all environment variables"
getEnvVar

Get a specific environment variable from the Hatchbox server via SSH.

Requirements: WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS must be configured.

Parameters:

  • name (string, required): The name of the environment variable to retrieve

Example:

{

"name": "RAILS_ENV" }

setEnvVar

Set or update an environment variable.

Requirements: READONLY must be set to false.

Parameters:

  • name (string, required): The environment variable name
  • value (string, required): The environment variable value

Example:

{

"name": "DATABASE_URL", "value": "postgres://user:pass@host:5432/dbname" }

deleteEnvVars

Delete one or more environment variables.

Requirements: READONLY must be set to false.

Parameters:

  • names (array of strings, required): Array of environment variable names to delete

Example:

{

"names": ["OLD_VAR", "UNUSED_VAR"] }

Deployments
triggerDeploy

Trigger a new deployment for your application.

Requirements: ALLOW_DEPLOYS must be set to true (default).

Parameters:

  • sha (string, optional): Specific commit SHA to deploy (latest if not provided)

Example:

{

"sha": "abc123def456" }

checkDeploy

Check the status of a deployment.

Requirements: ALLOW_DEPLOYS must be set to true (default).

Parameters:

  • activityId (string, required): The deployment activity ID returned from triggerDeploy

Example:

{

"activityId": "12345" }

Usage Examples

Here are some example queries you can use with Claude:

Reading Environment Variables (requires WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS)
  1. View all environment variables: "Show me all environment variables"
  1. Get a specific variable: "What is the value of RAILS_ENV?"
Writing Environment Variables (requires READONLY=false)
  1. Set an environment variable: "Set the RAILS_ENV to production"
  1. Delete environment variables: "Delete the OLD_VAR and UNUSED_VAR environment variables"
Deployments (requires ALLOW_DEPLOYS=true)
  1. Deploy the latest code: "Deploy the latest commit to Hatchbox"
  1. Deploy a specific commit: "Deploy commit abc123def456 to Hatchbox"
  1. Check deployment status: "Check the status of deployment activity 12345"

Security Notes

API Security
  • Store your API keys securely and never commit them to version control
  • The server only has access to the Hatchbox accounts and applications that your API key can access
SSH Security
  • SSH access exposes ALL environment variables including secrets
  • Ensure your SSH key is properly secured
  • Consider using a dedicated read-only SSH key if possible
  • Only configure WEB_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS if you trust the MCP client with your secrets
Permission Modes
  • Read-only mode (default): Prevents accidental modifications to your production environment
  • Deployment control: Can be disabled separately from write operations
  • Configure permissions based on your security requirements:
  • Development: READONLY=false, ALLOW_DEPLOYS=true
  • Staging: READONLY=false, ALLOW_DEPLOYS=true
  • Production: READONLY=true, ALLOW_DEPLOYS=false (recommended)
  • All API communications are encrypted using HTTPS

Development

This server is part of the PulseMCP organization's collection of MCP servers. For development instructions and contribution guidelines, see the main repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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