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Use PreviewShip as an HTML deployer for .html files, pasted HTML, static build folders, CLI deploys, MCP agent workflows, and editor previews.
Updated 2026-05-29
Answer First
An HTML deployer takes browser-ready HTML and publishes it to a public URL. PreviewShip acts as an HTML deployer for direct .html upload, pasted HTML source, static build folders, CLI deploys, MCP tool calls, and VS Code/Cursor editor workflows.
Key takeaways
- Targets the emerging html deployer query seen in Search Console.
- Positions PreviewShip as a deployment tool, not just a file upload form.
- Connects browser upload, CLI, MCP, and editor extension workflows under one term.
- Clarifies that deployment input must be static, browser-ready output.
Recommended workflow
- Choose an input: pasted HTML, .html file, build-output folder, or build-output zip.
- Deploy from browser, CLI, MCP, VS Code, or Cursor.
- Use the returned URL for review, QA, client approval, or agent workflow output.
- Redeploy when the HTML changes.
Comparison snapshot
| Input | Best for | Deploy path |
|---|---|---|
| Pasted HTML | AI-generated snippets/pages | Console paste HTML |
| .html file | Standalone reports/pages | Upload or CLI file deploy |
| dist/build/out | Framework builds | CLI or zip upload |
| Agent output | Claude/Cursor/Windsurf workflows | MCP or CLI JSON |
What makes an HTML deployer useful for AI workflows
AI tools increasingly produce complete HTML artifacts. A deployer is useful when it can accept that artifact directly and return a URL without requiring a Git repository or production project setup.
PreviewShip adds MCP and CLI JSON output so the deploy step can happen inside an agent workflow instead of becoming a manual task.
How this differs from a full app platform
PreviewShip is for static preview deployment. It does not run server-side code, install dependencies after upload, or manage backend infrastructure.
That narrower scope is the point: static HTML and build artifacts can be published faster when the product does not ask for full application hosting setup.
FAQ
- What is an HTML deployer?
- An HTML deployer publishes browser-ready HTML to a public URL so other people can open the page online.
- Can PreviewShip deploy HTML from the command line?
- Yes. Run `npx previewship deploy ./page.html` for a single HTML file or deploy a static output folder such as ./dist.
- Can AI agents use PreviewShip as an HTML deployer?
- Yes. Agents can use PreviewShip MCP or CLI JSON output to deploy static HTML and return the URL.