Light Cloud

Light Cloud is a deployment platform that connects directly to GitHub. Push a commit and Light Cloud builds and ships it to a live URL. It supports static sites, containers, and managed Postgres, all from the same project. The platform targets developers and teams who want to move from repository to production without managing infrastructure. Its key differentiator is deep GitHub integration, preview environments for every branch, and the ability to deploy from AI assistants like Claude and GitHub Copilot.

Key Features

• Static sites and containers: Light Cloud reads your repository and automatically chooses the right target, a global CDN for static files or Cloud Run for containers.
• Managed Postgres: Provision a database with tier, region, and storage size, with credentials encrypted and wired to your application.
• Preview per branch: Every branch and pull request gets its own unique URL, built on push and removed when the branch is deleted.
• Scale to zero: Idle containers stop billing, so you only pay for the time your app actually runs.
• Deploy with AI: The MCP server lets Claude create apps, deploy, and read logs, while the VS Code extension adds @lightcloud to GitHub Copilot with /deploy, /status, and /plan.

Who Should Use Light Cloud

• Users who host web projects on GitHub and want automated deployments on every push.
• Startups and freelancers looking for a single platform for frontend, backend, and database hosting.
• Teams that need live preview URLs for every pull request without configuring CI/CD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Light Cloud?

Light Cloud is a hosting platform that deploys web apps directly from GitHub. It handles static sites, containers, and Postgres databases in one place.

How does pricing work?

Light Cloud has a free plan and usage-based pricing. Idle containers scale to zero, so you stop paying when your app is not being used.

Can I deploy with AI?

Yes. Light Cloud offers an MCP server for Claude and a VS Code extension for GitHub Copilot. You can deploy, check status, and view logs from a chat interface.

Does every branch get a preview URL?

Yes. Every branch and pull request gets its own URL on push. The preview is removed automatically when the branch is deleted.

What infrastructure does Light Cloud use?

Light Cloud runs containers on Cloud Run and serves static sites from a global CDN. Managed Postgres is provisioned from the same project.