Quick Start

Get started with DeployStack in minutes. This guide walks you through creating a free account, configuring your first MCP server, and connecting your development environment with zero installation.

What You'll Accomplish

By the end of this guide, you'll have:

• A free DeployStack account with team management
• Your first MCP server configured with secure credentials
• Instant access to MCP tools via satellite URL
• VS Code connected to your team's MCP tools

Prerequisites

• VS Code or Cursor: For MCP tool integration
• A few minutes: This entire setup takes less than 3 minutes
• No installations required: Zero local dependencies

Step 1: Create Your Free Account

Step 2: Get Your OAuth Credentials

DeployStack Satellite provides instant MCP access through managed infrastructure - no installation required.

Step 3: Connect Your Development Environment

Now connect VS Code or Cursor to use your team's MCP servers via satellite.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@github/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "your-token-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deploystack": {
      "url": "https://satellite.deploystack.io/mcp",
      "oauth": {
        "client_id": "deploystack_mcp_client_abc123def456ghi789",
        "client_secret": "deploystack_mcp_secret_xyz789abc123def456ghi789jkl012"
      },
      "name": "DeployStack Satellite",
      "description": "MCP-as-a-Service with zero installation"
    }
  }
}

Step 4: Explore Your Setup

Now that everything is connected, explore what you can do:

Managing Your Satellite Connection

With DeployStack Satellite, management is done through the web dashboard:

• Configuration: All changes made in cloud.deploystack.io
• Instant Updates: Changes take effect immediately, no local updates needed
• Team Switching: Change teams in the dashboard, regenerate token if needed
• Monitoring: View real-time usage and performance metrics
• Zero Maintenance: No local processes to start, stop, or restart

Multiple Teams

If you're part of multiple teams or create additional teams:

1. Switch Teams: Use the team selector in your DeployStack dashboard
2. Generate New OAuth Credentials: Each team requires separate OAuth client credentials for security
3. Update VS Code: Replace the oauth client_id and client_secret with the new team's credentials
4. Instant Access: New team's MCP tools are immediately available

When you switch teams:

• New team's MCP servers become available instantly
• Previous team's tools are no longer accessible (security isolation)
• All team-specific credentials are automatically applied

What's Next?

Add More MCP Servers

Expand your toolkit by adding more MCP servers:

• BrightData: Web scraping and data collection
• Weather: Weather information and forecasts
• Database: Connect to your databases
• Custom Servers: Add your own private MCP servers

Team Collaboration

If you're working with a team:

• Invite Team Members: Add developers to your team
• Manage Roles: Set up proper access control
• Team Management: Organize multiple projects

Troubleshooting

Satellite Connection Issues

1. Check OAuth credentials:

   • Verify your client_id and client_secret are correct
   • Regenerate OAuth credentials in dashboard if needed

2. Verify VS Code configuration:

   • Ensure the satellite URL is https://satellite.deploystack.io/mcp
   • Check oauth section has your current client_id and client_secret
   • Restart VS Code after configuration changes

3. Test connection:

   curl -X POST https://satellite.deploystack.io/mcp \
        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
        -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_OAUTH_TOKEN" \
        -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/list"}'

MCP Tools Not Working

1. Check satellite status: Visit your dashboard for real-time status
2. Verify credentials: Ensure OAuth credentials are properly configured for your team
3. Client permissions: Confirm your OAuth client has access to the required MCP servers

Need Help?

• Community: Join our Discord
• Documentation: Browse our full documentation
• Support: Contact support for technical issues

🎉 Congratulations! You now have DeployStack Satellite configured and running. Your development environment is connected to enterprise-grade MCP management with zero installation, secure credential handling, and instant team collaboration.

Next Steps: Explore the MCP Catalog to add more tools to your team, or invite colleagues to collaborate on your projects.