Frequently asked questions

What is Tokay?

Tokay is a platform as a service (PaaS) that turns your code into live applications on your Workspace's own VM. Paste, drag, or push your code and we'll handle the build, infrastructure, and deploy.

Is it really free?

Yes. We offer a generous free tier that's here to stay, no credit card required. See pricing for the full story.

What languages and frameworks do you support?

Tokay detects the language, runtime, and framework from source. Verified deployment support covers Node.js, Bun, Python, Go, Ruby, Rust, PHP, static HTML, and frameworks including Next.js, Express, Django, FastAPI, Flask, Rails, and Laravel. See Languages and stacks for the complete list.

• Node.js, Bun, Python, Go, Ruby, Rust, PHP, and static HTML.

What can I deploy?

Web applications, scheduled jobs, webhook listeners, and long running background workers. See use cases for details.

Do I need a Dockerfile?

A Dockerfile is not required. Tokay detects the runtime, dependencies, build command, and start command from the project, so most applications need no deployment YAML or platform specific build scripts either.

Do I need a git repo?

No. You can paste code or drag a folder directly. If you do have a repo, you can push to a Tokay git remote or connect GitHub.

Can I use a database?

Yes. Tokay provisions managed Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis when your code needs one. You can also bring an external database with a connection string. See databases.

Is my code secure?

Each Workspace runs on its own KVM virtual machine, with hardware isolation from other customers instead of a shared application runtime. When Tokay detects a hardcoded secret, it proposes moving the value into encrypted storage and waits for your approval before changing the source.

Can I keep an app private for my team?

Yes. A Private Project uses emailed magic links to admit the coworkers or email domains you choose, so the app does not need its own login system. Services and web paths that need anonymous traffic can stay public. See who can open your app.

Can I use my own domain?

Yes. Add a custom domain and we handle verification and the certificate. Your tokay.app URL keeps working alongside it. See custom domains.

What happens if my app crashes?

We restart it, keep the crash logs, and diagnose the root cause in plain English. You get an email when something breaks and another when it recovers. See logs and debugging.

Can I undo a bad deploy?

Yes. For a code rollback, choose Restore this version on an earlier successful deployment. Tokay runs that version through the normal health checks before it takes over. Managed databases receive a separate snapshot before every production migration, giving you a recovery point for the data change. See deploys and rollback.

Can an AI agent use Tokay?

Yes. Give an agent its own identity and a scoped token, and it can deploy and operate apps within exactly the permissions you grant. See for AI agents.

Can I migrate from Heroku, Render, Railway, or Replit?

Yes. Existing source moves to Tokay without a platform specific rewrite. Before deployment, review the Services, runtime values, and resources Tokay detects. We have step by step guides for Heroku, Render, Railway, Replit, Fly.io, and Google Apps Script.

How do I get in touch?

Email hello@tokay.io.