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What you’ll learn:
  • The types of custom servers available
  • When to use each type
Beyond the pre-built integrations in the Metorial catalog, you can deploy your own custom MCP servers. Choose from three deployment options based on your requirements.

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Types of Custom Servers

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Managed Servers

Upload your MCP server code and Metorial hosts it for you. Your code runs in Metorial’s infrastructure with automatic scaling and monitoring. Supported languages include TypeScript/JavaScript (Node.js) and Python.
Best for:
  • Custom business logic and internal APIs
  • Teams that want to focus on code rather than infrastructure
  • Rapid prototyping and deployment

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External Servers

Connect your self-hosted MCP server to Metorial. Your server runs on your own infrastructure and Metorial connects to it via HTTP/HTTPS. You maintain full control over hosting, security, and deployment.
Best for:
  • On-premises requirements
  • Existing infrastructure you want to integrate
  • Sensitive data that must stay in your environment

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Forking

Clone and modify an existing integration from the catalog. Start with a working integration and customize it to your needs. The forked server becomes a managed server that you can deploy and update.
Best for:
  • Customizing existing integrations
  • Adding features to catalog servers
  • Learning from existing implementations

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Getting Started

Managed Servers

Deploy code hosted by Metorial.

External Servers

Connect your self-hosted server.

Fork a Server

Customize an existing integration.