Shard Cloud CLI
Operate applications directly from the terminal with simple commands.
Operate Shard Cloud from your terminal, editor, and CI/CD pipeline
Use the Shard Cloud CLI, VS Code extension, and GitHub Actions to manage applications and databases where your development work already happens.
Tools that meet you in your workflow
55 commands
application commands
VS Code
editor integration
GitHub Actions
CI/CD integration
Terminal
direct platform access
Connected outcomes
Manage infrastructure without leaving your workflow
Control deployments, inspect live services, and automate routine operations with tools designed for the places developers already work.
Explore capabilitiesControl services from the terminal
Use the CLI to check status, view logs, restart services, create backups, restore, or remove an application by ID.
Keep platform context in VS Code
Manage applications and databases, stream logs, monitor resources, and work with .shardcloud configuration directly in the editor.
Automate releases with GitHub Actions
Run Shard Cloud commands from workflows so deployments, backups, restarts, and other operations become part of your CI/CD pipeline.
Built to integrate
Developer tools for the full deployment workflow.
Use command-line control, editor integration, and GitHub automation with the same Shard Cloud resources.
VS Code extension
Manage applications and databases, view logs, and monitor resources from VS Code.
.shardcloud support
Get IntelliSense, validation, hover docs, and file completion for configuration files.
GitHub Actions
Deploy and operate applications from GitHub workflows.
Secure authentication
Store your Shard Cloud API key in GitHub Secrets instead of workflow files.
Documentation
Choose the integration that fits your workflow.
Each tool connects directly to Shard Cloud, from local terminal commands to editor controls and automated deployments.
Shard Cloud CLI
Interact with your applications directly from the terminal.
View documentationVS Code extension
Manage applications and databases, stream logs, monitor CPU and RAM, and use .shardcloud editor support.
View documentationGitHub Actions
Deploy to Shard Cloud from GitHub workflows with the CLI-powered action.
View documentationProgressive setup
Start local. Automate when you are ready.
Choose the interface that fits the work, then keep the same platform controls from development through deployment.
Get started01
Install a tool
Start with the CLI, VS Code extension, or GitHub Action for your workflow.
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Authenticate securely
Use your Shard Cloud API key through the relevant integration settings or GitHub Secrets.
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Operate with confidence
Deploy, inspect, and manage services without changing the way your team works.
From connection to the first decision, in one flow.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Developer tools
Yes. The CLI, VS Code extension, and GitHub Actions integration are free on every plan, including Basic.
With the same API key you use for the MCP server, found in your dashboard's API settings — no separate login is required.
Yes. Store your API key as a GitHub Secret and reference it in your workflow, so it never appears in your repository.
Manage apps, databases, VMs, load balancers, and custom Docker images — restart, stop, and start resources, view logs and status, manage environment variables and custom domains, and create, restore, or download backups by ID — the same operations available from the dashboard.
Ready to move forward
Bring Shard Cloud into the tools your team already uses.
Choose a developer tool, connect it securely, and keep your platform operations close to the code.
Guided setup with no commitment
Free on every plan
The CLI, VS Code extension, and GitHub Actions integration cost nothing extra.
Secrets, not workflow files
Store your API key in GitHub Secrets instead of committing it.
Install the CLI
Authenticate with your API key and run your first command.
A plan for every stage of your project
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Basic plan
Perfect for freelancers or individuals who need to host applications and bots.
From$1.15$1.15 /mo
1-2GB RAM
1-2 vCPU
4-8 projects
5-10GB CDN
Most popular
Core plan
For small teams and startups that need infrastructure for multiple projects.
From$3.13$3.13 /mo
4-8GB RAM
4-5 vCPU
16-32 projects
35-100GB CDN
Connect your own custom domain
Pro plan
Built for scaling companies with high project volume and advanced support.
From$8.86$8.86 /mo
12-24GB RAM
6-10 vCPU
48-96 projects
150-250GB CDN
Load balancers
Automatic backups
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