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Deployment Best Practices

Tips and recommendations for successful MCP server deployments on agnexus.

Before Deployment​

Test Locally First​

Always test your MCP server locally before deploying:

  • Run it on your machine
  • Test with MCP Inspector
  • Verify all functionality works
  • Check resource usage

Optimize Your Code​

  • Remove unused dependencies
  • Minimize image size
  • Use efficient algorithms
  • Implement proper error handling

Prepare Your Dockerfile​

  • Use appropriate base images
  • Leverage Docker layer caching
  • Keep images small
  • Include health checks

During Deployment​

Environment Variables​

  • Use environment variables for configuration
  • Never commit secrets to code
  • Document required variables
  • Set defaults where possible

Resource Allocation​

  • Choose the right plan for your needs
  • Monitor resource usage
  • Scale up if needed
  • Optimize to reduce costs

After Deployment​

Monitor Your Server​

  • Check logs regularly
  • Monitor resource usage
  • Watch for errors
  • Review performance metrics

Keep Updated​

  • Update dependencies regularly
  • Apply security patches
  • Test updates before deploying
  • Keep documentation current

Common Mistakes to Avoid​

  1. Forgetting port 8080: Always ensure your server listens on port 8080
  2. Missing health checks: Implement a /health endpoint
  3. Large Docker images: Optimize to reduce build time
  4. Hardcoded secrets: Always use environment variables
  5. No error handling: Implement proper error responses

Next Steps​