# Hydron - AI-Powered Infrastructure Deployment Platform

> Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure with AI-powered automation. Paste a repository URL, pick a template, or describe what you need. AI handles servers, Docker, domains, SSL — everything.

## Quick Facts

- **Website**: https://hydron.app
- **App URL**: https://app.hydron.app
- **MCP Server**: `npx hydron-mcp` (Model Context Protocol)
- **Free Tier**: Yes, no credit card required
- **Target Users**: Developers who want to deploy applications without DevOps expertise

## What Hydron Does

Hydron is an AI-powered DevOps platform that automates the entire deployment lifecycle:

1. **Code Analysis**: AI analyzes your repository to detect frameworks, dependencies, and environment requirements
2. **Infrastructure Planning**: AI recommends optimal server configurations based on your application needs
3. **Automated Provisioning**: Servers are automatically provisioned (VPS, dedicated, or cloud)
4. **Docker Configuration**: Automatic containerization with Docker and docker-compose
5. **Domain & SSL**: Automatic domain configuration and SSL certificate management via Let's Encrypt
6. **CI/CD Setup**: Automatic continuous deployment pipelines

## Supported Input Methods

1. **Git Repository URL**: Paste any public or private Git repository URL
2. **Docker Image**: Deploy from Docker Hub or any container registry
3. **Templates**: Choose from pre-built templates (Next.js, Express, FastAPI, Django, etc.)
4. **Natural Language**: Describe what you want to deploy

## Supported Technologies

Hydron supports any framework or language including:
- **Frontend**: React, Vue, Next.js, Nuxt, Svelte, SvelteKit, Astro, Gatsby
- **Backend**: Express, NestJS, FastAPI, Django, Flask, Rails, Spring Boot
- **Databases**: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
- **Languages**: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Java, Go, PHP

## MCP (Model Context Protocol) Integration

Hydron provides a comprehensive MCP server for AI agents to programmatically:

### Installation
```bash
npx hydron-mcp
```

### Environment Variables
- `HYDRON_API_URL` - Base URL for Hydron backend API
- `HYDRON_API_TOKEN` - Authentication token (obtain from app.hydron.app/settings)
- `HYDRON_DEVOPS_URL` - DevOps orchestrator URL
- `HYDRON_CODE_ANALYZER_URL` - Code analyzer service URL

### Available MCP Tools

**Code Analysis:**
- `analyze_repository` - Analyze a Git repository to detect stack and requirements
- `get_analysis_status` - Check analysis progress
- `get_analysis_result` - Get detailed analysis results

**Infrastructure:**
- `plan_infrastructure` - Generate infrastructure recommendations
- `get_server_offers` - List available server offerings with pricing
- `generate_provisioning_plan` - Create a detailed provisioning plan

**Inventory Management:**
- `list_servers` - List all managed servers
- `get_server_details` - Get detailed server information including SSH access
- `reboot_server` - Reboot a server
- `adopt_server` - Bring an external server under Hydron management
- `schedule_termination` - Schedule server termination

**Deployment:**
- `start_deployment` - Start a new deployment
- `get_deployment_status` - Check deployment progress
- `get_deployment_logs` - Stream deployment logs
- `list_runs` - List deployment runs

**Chat/Projects:**
- `list_projects` - List all projects
- `create_project` - Create a new project
- `list_chats` - List deployment chats
- `create_chat` - Start a new deployment conversation

## Pricing

- **Free Tier**: Available for trying the platform
- **Pay-as-you-go**: Only pay for the server resources you use
- **No Platform Fees**: You pay only for infrastructure costs

## Key Differentiators

1. **Real Servers**: Unlike serverless platforms, apps run on dedicated VPS/cloud servers with full SSH access
2. **No Vendor Lock-in**: Export your configuration and migrate anytime
3. **Full Control**: SSH access to your servers, full Docker control
4. **AI-First**: Natural language interface for deployment and management

## Getting Started

1. Visit https://hydron.app
2. Click "Start Building Free"
3. Sign up (no credit card required)
4. Paste your repository URL or choose a template
5. AI analyzes and deploys your application

## API Access

For programmatic access:
1. Create an account at https://app.hydron.app
2. Navigate to Settings > API Tokens
3. Generate an API token
4. Use with the MCP server or REST API

## Support

- **Contact**: https://hydron.app/contact
- **Documentation**: Coming soon
- **Discord**: Coming soon

## Links

- Homepage: https://hydron.app
- Application: https://app.hydron.app
- Templates: https://hydron.app/templates
- About: https://hydron.app/about
- Terms: https://hydron.app/terms
- Privacy: https://hydron.app/privacy