How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Fly.io Personal Access Token. Once connected, you can use it immediately in any compatible client like Claude or Cursor.

Do I still need to use the Fly.io CLI?

You can still use the CLI, but this MCP allows you to perform most management tasks, like starting machines or creating volumes, through your AI agent instead.

Can I manage machines in different regions?

Yes, you can instruct your agent to create or deploy machines to specific regions like iad, sjc, or nrt.

Is deleting a machine permanent?

Yes, deleting a machine is an irreversible action. The capability includes a warning for this reason.

What kind of security is used for certificates?

The MCP can list your existing TLS/SSL certificates, including those from Let's Encrypt or self-signed sources, so you can audit your app's security.

How do I create a Fly.io Personal Access Token?

Log in to the Fly.io Dashboard, go to Settings > Personal Access Tokens, click Create, name your token and copy it immediately. it won't be shown again. Alternatively, use fly tokens create from the CLI after authenticating with fly auth login.

What is a Fly.io Machine and how does it work?

A Machine is a Fly.io VM (micro-VM) that runs your Docker container image. Each machine has its own CPU, memory, storage and IP address. Machines can be started, stopped, restarted and updated independently. They can run in any of Fly.io's 30+ global regions and are the fundamental compute unit of the platform.

Can I start and stop machines to save costs?

Yes! Use stop_machine to halt a machine and release its compute resources, and start_machine to boot it again. Stopped machines don't incur compute charges. This is perfect for development/staging environments that don't need to run 24/7. Persistent volumes attached to stopped machines retain all data.

How do I deploy a machine in a specific region?

Use the create_machine capability with the region parameter set to your desired Fly.io region code. Common regions include: iad (Virginia, US), sjc (San Jose, US), nrt (Tokyo, Japan), fra (Frankfurt, Germany), syd (Sydney, Australia). The full list is available in the Fly.io documentation.

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Connect Fly.io (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage your global VM fleet through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 13 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Fly.io.

01
Create volume
Sets up a new persistent storage volume of a specified size in a chosen region.
02
Delete machine
Permanently removes a machine from your app; use with caution as this is irreversible.
03
Get machine
Fetches the configuration and state for a specific machine using its app name and ID.
04
List certificates
Lists the TLS/SSL certificates for an app to help you audit hostname and issuance status.

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05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Fly.io.

05
List apps
Returns a list of all Fly.io apps in your account, showing their status and regions.
06
List machines
Provides a full list of machines in an app, including their current state, IP addresses, and hardware config.
07
Stop machine
Shuts down a running machine to release compute resources while keeping its data intact.

Capability set03 / 04

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Fly.io.

08
Update machine
Modifies an existing machine's configuration, such as its Docker image or resource allocation.
09
Create machine
Provisions a new machine in an app with custom CPU, memory, and Docker image settings.
10
Get app
Retrieves specific details for a Fly.io app, including its status, regions, and network configuration.

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11-13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Fly.io.

11
List volumes
Shows all persistent storage volumes attached to a specific app, including their size and region.
12
Start machine
Boots a stopped machine so it can begin running its configured image.
13
Restart machine
Triggers a restart for a specific machine to apply changes or fix runtime issues.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid Troubleshooting

Ask your agent to restart a specific machine in Frankfurt when it reports errors.

Storage Management

Tell your agent to create a new volume for a database app in a specific region.

Fleet Inspection

Get a quick summary of all running machines and their current resource usage across all apps.

Deployment Updates

Update a machine's Docker image version by simply telling your agent which image to use.

Automate a task

Put Fly.io to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Fly.io works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Fly.io to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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908ms average. Fast in production.

Fly.io is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1059ms

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Fastest day: 742ms
Slowest day: 1059ms
14-day trend: Stable+3%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 13 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Fly.io, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Fly.io. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Fly.io Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dpmA9VGlYfKEyJ7rmW4BBpIY4hqdhZJNSHXzxXP5/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Fly.io capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flyio-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dpmA9VGlYfKEyJ7rmW4BBpIY4hqdhZJNSHXzxXP5/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Fly.io in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Fly.io owners hand off.

This MCP is built for engineers who manage distributed workloads on Fly.io and want to move faster than the CLI allows.

01
Platform Engineers
They hand off machine provisioning and multi-region scaling tasks to the agent.
02
DevOps Teams
They use the agent to monitor machine health and manage persistent storage.
03
Full-Stack Developers
They use the agent to quickly restart VMs or check deployment status during development.

FAQ

Questions Fly.io owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Fly.io Personal Access Token. Once connected, you can use it immediately in any compatible client like Claude or Cursor.
02
Do I still need to use the Fly.io CLI?
You can still use the CLI, but this MCP allows you to perform most management tasks, like starting machines or creating volumes, through your AI agent instead.
03
Can I manage machines in different regions?
Yes, you can instruct your agent to create or deploy machines to specific regions like iad, sjc, or nrt.
04
Is deleting a machine permanent?
Yes, deleting a machine is an irreversible action. The capability includes a warning for this reason.
05
What kind of security is used for certificates?
The MCP can list your existing TLS/SSL certificates, including those from Let's Encrypt or self-signed sources, so you can audit your app's security.
06
How do I create a Fly.io Personal Access Token?
Log in to the Fly.io Dashboard, go to Settings > Personal Access Tokens, click Create, name your token and copy it immediately. it won't be shown again. Alternatively, use fly tokens create from the CLI after authenticating with fly auth login.
07
What is a Fly.io Machine and how does it work?
A Machine is a Fly.io VM (micro-VM) that runs your Docker container image. Each machine has its own CPU, memory, storage and IP address. Machines can be started, stopped, restarted and updated independently. They can run in any of Fly.io's 30+ global regions and are the fundamental compute unit of the platform.
08
Can I start and stop machines to save costs?
Yes! Use stop_machine to halt a machine and release its compute resources, and start_machine to boot it again. Stopped machines don't incur compute charges. This is perfect for development/staging environments that don't need to run 24/7. Persistent volumes attached to stopped machines retain all data.
09
How do I deploy a machine in a specific region?
Use the create_machine capability with the region parameter set to your desired Fly.io region code. Common regions include: iad (Virginia, US), sjc (San Jose, US), nrt (Tokyo, Japan), fra (Frankfurt, Germany), syd (Sydney, Australia). The full list is available in the Fly.io documentation.

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How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

Do I still need to use the Fly.io CLI?

Can I manage machines in different regions?

Is deleting a machine permanent?

What kind of security is used for certificates?

How do I create a Fly.io Personal Access Token?

What is a Fly.io Machine and how does it work?

Can I start and stop machines to save costs?

How do I deploy a machine in a specific region?

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