Hostsmith MCP Server (Official): Install & Setup

Install Hostsmith in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http hostsmith https://mcp.hostsmith.net/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hostsmith": {
      "url": "https://mcp.hostsmith.net/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add hostsmith -- npx -y @hostsmith/mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hostsmith": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hostsmith/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Hostsmith MCP server do?

Agentic hosting service for static sites and files. Publish sites, PDFs, images, video, or ZIP archives to a public URL directly from Cursor, Claude, or any MCP client. Custom domains, password protection, free tier, EU data residency option.

Is the Hostsmith MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Hostsmith run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Hostsmith to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http hostsmith https://mcp.hostsmith.net/mcp

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