Light Cloud

Light Cloud is a deployment platform that connects directly to GitHub and turns every push into a live URL. It handles static sites, containers, and managed Postgres on one platform, which makes it a practical alternative to juggling multiple hosting services. The product is aimed at developers and small teams who want a faster path from code to production, with preview environments and AI-assisted deployment built in.

What Makes Light Cloud Stand Out

• Full-stack hosting: Deploy frontend static assets to a global CDN, backend containers to Cloud Run, and provision managed Postgres databases from the same project.
• Preview for every branch: Each branch and pull request automatically gets its own URL, built on push and removed when the branch is deleted.
• AI-powered deploys: Use the MCP server to deploy from Claude or the VS Code extension to trigger deploys with @lightcloud in GitHub Copilot.
• Scale to zero: Idle containers stop billing automatically, so previews and low-traffic apps don't cost money when they're not in use.
• Built-in observability: Logs and metrics sit next to each environment, so you don't need to wire up separate monitoring tools.

Who Should Use Light Cloud

• Developers who want faster deploys: Stop managing custom CI/CD and infrastructure; push to GitHub and get a production URL in seconds.
• Small teams shipping full-stack apps: Combine frontend, backend, and database in one place, reducing tool sprawl and simplifying maintenance.
• AI-assisted developers: If you use Claude or GitHub Copilot, you can deploy, check status, and read logs without leaving your editor or chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Light Cloud?

Light Cloud is a cloud hosting platform that connects to GitHub repositories and automatically builds and deploys web applications. It supports static sites, containerized services, and managed Postgres databases.

How does Light Cloud work?

After connecting a GitHub repo, Light Cloud detects the framework, builds the project, and deploys it to either a global CDN or Cloud Run. Each push triggers a new deployment, and each branch gets its own preview URL. Databases can be provisioned with just a few settings, and credentials are injected into the environment automatically.

Does Light Cloud have a free tier?

Yes, Light Cloud includes a free plan that lets you start deploying without a credit card. Paid plans add more build minutes, higher limits, and additional features for teams.