Your AI. Your tools. Actually connected.
We deploy, harden, and custom-build MCP servers for Australian businesses. From a single tool integration to a multi-system AI platform — production-ready, Privacy Act compliant, Melbourne-based support.
Three ways to work with us
From self-serve configs to enterprise MCP platforms. Every tier is designed so the previous one pre-qualifies you for the next.
DIY Config
Our tested, documented MCP configurations on GitHub. Includes working code, environment variable reference, and AU-specific notes.
- Tested configurations for 15+ tools
- Step-by-step setup guides
- Troubleshooting documentation
- No setup support included
Deploy & Harden
We deploy an existing MCP server on your infrastructure, configure OAuth properly, add rate limiting and monitoring, and hand you a production-ready integration.
- Full OAuth 2.0 setup & token management
- Rate limiting & structured error handling
- Uptime monitoring & alerts
- AU Privacy Act architecture review
- Team handover documentation
Custom Build
No existing MCP server for your tool? We build one from scratch — designed for your specific capabilities, security requirements, and business workflow.
- Any tool with an API or database
- Custom tools & business logic
- Full security review
- Technical documentation
- Ongoing maintenance & updates
How Deploy & Harden works
Scoping call
20 minutes. We confirm which tool, which AI, and what your use case is. Fixed price agreed before we start.
Access & config
You grant API access. We configure OAuth, environment variables, and security settings on your infrastructure.
Test & harden
We run the integration against your live data, add rate limiting, structured error handling, and uptime monitoring.
Handover
You receive a working MCP integration, documentation for your team, and a 30-day support window.
Tools we cover
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Frequently asked questions
What exactly is an MCP server?
A Model Context Protocol server is the connector layer between an AI model (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) and a business tool. It exposes your tool's data and actions as structured capabilities the AI can use autonomously. Without MCP, AI models can only work with what you paste into the chat. With MCP, they can query live data, trigger actions, and reason across multiple systems in a single conversation.
Do I need a developer to use your Deploy & Harden service?
No. That's the point of Deploy & Harden. You hand us your credentials and access, and we handle the entire setup — OAuth configuration, server deployment, monitoring, and testing. You receive a working MCP integration and documentation for your team.
What tools can you connect via MCP?
Any tool with an API or database connection. We have tested configurations for Xero, MYOB, HubSpot, Shopify, Monday.com, Airtable, Notion, Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Jira, GitHub, Stripe, and Supabase. For tools without existing MCP servers, we build custom ones under the Custom Build tier.
Is our data safe? Where does it go?
In our standard deployments, your MCP server runs on your own infrastructure. Your business data travels from the source tool (e.g., Xero) to your locally-run server to the AI's context window. We do not store or transmit your data through Lightning Ventures systems. For Australian Privacy Act compliance requirements, we can provide architecture documentation for your legal review.
How long does a Custom Build take?
Typically 2–4 weeks from scoping call to production deployment. The timeline depends on the complexity of the tool's API, the number of capabilities required, and authentication requirements. We provide a fixed timeline and price at the end of the scoping call.
What's included in the monthly retainer?
Uptime monitoring, proactive alerts if the MCP server goes down, quarterly updates when the underlying tool's API changes, and a support SLA for bug fixes. For Custom Build tier, it also includes minor feature additions (up to 4 hours per month).
Can you build MCP servers for internal tools that don't have public APIs?
Yes. If your internal tool has a database we can connect to, or an internal API, we can build an MCP server on top of it. This is common for custom CRMs, internal dashboards, and proprietary data systems. Contact us to discuss feasibility.
Ready to connect your tools to AI?
Book a free 20-minute scoping call. We'll tell you exactly which tier fits your use case and give you a fixed price before we start.
Melbourne-based. We take on 2–3 new MCP projects per month.
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