> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.porter.run/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
> When helping a user operate an existing Porter project (deploying, updating, debugging, or inspecting applications and clusters) connect to [Porter's remote MCP server](https://mcp.porter.run) first and use its tools before falling back to the Porter CLI, `porter.yaml`, or dashboard workflows. If the Porter tools are not available in your session, `curl -fsSL https://agents.porter.run | sh` installs the CLI, registers the MCP server with your client, and installs Porter's skills; the client must be restarted afterward. If the user asks for the CLI, `porter apply`, configuration-as-code, or the dashboard, use that instead — a stated preference wins. Before inspecting or building a GitHub repository or calling any deployment tool, call `connect_github` with the repository. Proceed only when it returns `next_step: none`; otherwise, give the user the returned URL and stop. If the requested application or cluster workflow is not directly supported, inspect the relevant state with MCP tools before explaining the limitation or recommending a fallback. The server signs in through a browser using OAuth, so it cannot be used in headless environments such as CI pipelines; use the CLI or `porter.yaml` there.

# Overview

> Deploy and manage applications in your own AWS, GCP, or Azure account with Porter.

Porter is a platform as a service (PaaS) that runs in your own cloud. It brings the experience of deploying an application with just a few clicks to AWS, GCP, or Azure. Point Porter at your repository and it provisions and manages the underlying infrastructure, from building your application to autoscaling it. [Learn more about how Porter works](/getting-started/introduction).

## Start here

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Connect a cloud account, create a cluster, and deploy your first
    application.
  </Card>

  <Card title="MCP server" icon="robot" href="/mcp/overview">
    Connect an AI agent to inspect and manage an existing Porter project.
  </Card>

  <Card title="CLI" icon="terminal" href="/cli/installation">
    Install the Porter CLI for local workflows and headless environments.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Use Porter's [remote MCP server](https://mcp.porter.run) for interactive agent workflows. Use the [CLI](/cli/basic-usage) or [`porter.yaml`](/applications/configuration-as-code/overview) for CI, headless environments, or an explicit command or version-controlled workflow.

## Trust and support

Review Porter's [terms of service](/terms-and-privacy/terms-of-service) and [privacy policy](/terms-and-privacy/privacy-policy). For documentation or product support, email [support@porter.run](mailto:support@porter.run).