FAQ

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI clients like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT connect to external tools and data in a structured way. Instead of one-off plugins, clients speak a shared protocol to discover tools, call them, and read resources.

What is InstantMCP.io?

InstantMCP.io hosts MCP servers generated from your sources (websites, docs, OpenAPI, files). You get a URL to paste into MCP clients without standing up your own protocol server.

Do I need to write code?

No. InstantMCP.io generates the MCP server, tools, and resources from your sources. Power users can still customize via SDK when available.

What sources are supported?

Public websites, sitemaps, Markdown, PDFs, Notion, GitBook, OpenAPI specs, GitHub repos, and direct file uploads (rollout with product launch). Start with whatever is already your source of truth.

Where is my MCP hosted?

On managed edge infrastructure with global caching. Export / self-host options are planned for Pro and Enterprise.

How fresh is the data?

You will be able to configure auto-sync (hourly, daily, weekly) or trigger a refresh manually or via webhook. Until a sync runs, clients see the last generated tool surface.

Is it secure?

Sources are isolated per workspace, secrets are encrypted at rest, and Enterprise plans include SSO, audit logs, and SOC2-ready controls. Only expose sources you are comfortable serving through AI tool calls.

Which clients work?

Any client that supports remote / HTTP MCP. We document Cursor, Claude, and ChatGPT; other MCP-compatible apps use the same URL pattern.

Can I try InstantMCP.io?

Yes: connect to https://instantmcp.io/mcp for docs tools, or create an account at /app. See Getting started for the shortest path from signup to a live server.