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Available Tools

Connect your favorite AI coding assistant to Nexlayer in seconds.

Quick Install (All Tools)

The fastest way to get started. This command automatically detects and configures all your installed AI coding tools:

terminal
npx @nexlayer/mcp-install

Works with Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed, Amazon Q, and more.

Supported Tools

Click on any tool for detailed installation instructions:

What Gets Installed

When you install Nexlayer MCP, your AI coding assistant gains access to these capabilities:

Deploy Applications

Deploy any containerized app

Check Status

View deployment health and status

View Logs

Stream real-time application logs

Manage Domains

Configure custom domains

Environment Variables

Set and update env vars

Scale Apps

Adjust resources and replicas

Troubleshooting

Tool not detected?

Make sure your AI coding tool is installed and has been run at least once. The installer looks for config directories that are created on first run.

Connection issues?

Restart your AI coding tool after installation. Some tools require a restart to pick up new MCP server configurations.

Need to reinstall?

Run npx @nexlayer/mcp-install again. It will update your existing configuration.