Hatchbox MCP server
MCP server for Hatchbox Rails hosting — env var inspection, deploys, and process monitoring.
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Hatchbox tools (6, 3 write)
write = sends, deletes, buys or postsRead from the package source without running it. The installed server may list more.
checkDeploywrite actionCheck the status and progress of a deployment activity on Hatchbox. This tool retrieves real-time information about a deployment including its current status, build logs, and any error messages. Essential for monitoring deployments and troubleshooting failures. Example response: ✅ Deployment Status: completed Activity ID: 12345 Output: [2024-01-15 10:30:00] Pulling latest code from repository... [
deleteEnvVarswrite actionDelete one or more environment variables from your Rails application on Hatchbox. This tool uses the Hatchbox API to remove environment variables, which will take effect on the next deployment. Useful for cleaning up deprecated configuration or removing sensitive data. Example response: Successfully deleted environment variables: OLD_API_KEY, DEPRECATED_FLAG 23 environment variables remaining. Use
getEnvVarRetrieve a specific environment variable from your Rails application running on Hatchbox via SSH. This tool connects to your server and reads the requested environment variable directly from the running puma process. Example response: RAILS_ENV=production Or if not found: Environment variable 'NONEXISTENT_VAR' not found Use cases: - Checking the current Rails environment (RAILS_ENV) - Verifying da
getEnvVarsRetrieve all environment variables from your Rails application running on Hatchbox via SSH. This tool connects to your server and reads environment variables directly from the running puma process, providing a complete view of your application's runtime configuration. Example response: Environment variables (85 total): RAILS_ENV=production DATABASE_URL=postgres://user:password@localhost/myapp_prod
setEnvVarSet or update an environment variable for your Rails application on Hatchbox. This tool uses the Hatchbox API to modify environment variables, which will be applied on the next deployment. Changes do not take effect immediately - you must trigger a deployment after setting variables. Example response: Successfully set environment variable: FEATURE_FLAG_ENABLED=true Use cases: - Enabling or disabli
triggerDeploywrite actionTrigger a new deployment for your Rails application on Hatchbox. This tool initiates a deployment using Hatchbox's deployment webhook system, which will pull code from your Git repository, build assets, run migrations, and restart the application servers. Example response: Deployment triggered successfully! Activity ID: 12345 Status: pending Use checkDeploy with activity ID "12345" to monitor prog
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.9 · 2026-09-26 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan41 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
- Maintenancelast push 27 days ago15/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year9/10
How Hatchbox compares
Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.
- Safety score
- 85/100
- higher than 70% of 48,243 servers
- Tools
- 6
- the typical server has 7
- Tools that change things
- 50%
- typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
- GitHub stars
- 80
- more than 95% of 28,706 servers
What its tools let an agent do: 2 read · 2 change · 1 delete · 1 run or deploy
Install Hatchbox in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
Runs npx -y hatchbox-mcp-server on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add hatchbox -- npx -y hatchbox-mcp-server
What the publisher says
From the Hatchbox repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
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Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.
Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
Hatchbox: common questions
- Is Hatchbox MCP server safe?
- Yes, by our scan: it is graded A (85/100). Read the Hatchbox safety report
- How do I install Hatchbox?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Hatchbox need an API key?
- Yes. The registry entry asks for
HATCHBOX_API_KEY,HATCHBOX_DEPLOY_KEY. - Is Hatchbox maintained?
- The last commit was 66 days ago (2026-08-30). The latest release is v0.1.3.
- How does Hatchbox compare with other MCP servers?
- safety score 85/100 (higher than 70% of 48,243 servers); tools 6 (the typical server has 7); tools that change things 50% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.