Build Websites with Claude Code
Claude Code writes the HTML, CSS, and PHP. Claude CMS deploys it live via MCP — no FTP, no git push, no manual deployment. The full development stack for building real websites with Claude.
Claude Code generates the markup and logic. Claude CMS exposes file_write, site_create_page, and db_query as MCP tools — Claude calls them directly to publish changes to your live server in a single round-trip.
Claude Code writes. Claude CMS deploys.
Claude Code is Anthropic’s AI coding tool — it runs in your terminal or IDE and can write HTML, CSS, PHP, and any other code. But writing code and deploying a live website are two different problems. Claude CMS is the missing piece: an MCP-native CMS that gives Claude the deployment tools to publish pages, write server files, and manage databases — directly on your live site, instantly.
Claude Code alone
- ✓Writes HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and any other code files
- ✓Understands your full codebase and can refactor across multiple files
- ✓Runs in your terminal or IDE — works with your local development workflow
- ✗No live deployment — code changes stay local until you FTP, git push, or manually upload
- ✗No live database management — Claude Code can write SQL but can’t execute it against your live database
- ✗No CMS layer — pages, navigation, and site settings require manual management
Claude Code + Claude CMS
- ✓Everything Claude Code does, plus…
- ✓Live deployment via MCP —
file_writepublishes directly to your server. No FTP, no git push required. - ✓Direct database access via
db_query— Claude executes SQL against your live MySQL database in real time. - ✓CMS layer via
site_create_page— create, publish, and manage pages through a single tool call. - ✓Navigation, settings, and automatic backups — all managed through MCP without touching a dashboard.
From conversation to live site in one step
Describe what you want
Tell Claude what page, feature, or change you need — in plain English. No code required from you.
Claude writes the code
Claude writes the HTML, CSS, and PHP. It reads existing files first so it understands your site’s structure, CSS variables, and patterns.
MCP tools deploy it
site_create_page, file_write, and db_query push changes directly to your live server. One tool call per change.
It’s live immediately
No build step, no deployment pipeline, no FTP session. Your change is live the moment the tool call completes.
The MCP tools Claude uses to build and deploy your site
Claude CMS exposes every site operation as an MCP tool. Claude — in any interface — calls these tools directly. No SSH, no deployment scripts, no manual steps between writing code and seeing it live.
site_create_page
Creates a new published page with slug, title, content, and meta description. Instantly routable — no server restart. Claude uses this to publish any new page in a single call.
file_write
Writes any file directly to your server — PHP handlers, CSS, JavaScript, config. Auto-backs up the previous version before writing. Claude uses this for every code change.
db_query
Executes SQL against your live MySQL database — SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, CREATE TABLE. Claude uses this to build dynamic features, store form submissions, and manage data.
site_update_page
Updates any field on an existing page — content, title, slug, meta description, status. Claude uses this to publish drafts, fix SEO meta, or update page content without a full rewrite.
file_read
Reads any file on your server so Claude understands full context before making changes. Claude always reads before writing — it never overwrites blindly.
backup_restore
Rolls back any file to a previous version. Every file_write auto-creates a timestamped backup. Claude can undo any change through conversation.
What you get by adding Claude CMS to Claude Code
| Capability | Claude Code alone | + Claude CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Write HTML, CSS, PHP code | ✅ | ✅ |
| Deploy changes to live site | Manual (FTP / git) | ✅ Instant via MCP |
| Create & publish pages | Manual | ✅ site_create_page |
| Execute live database SQL | ❌ | ✅ db_query |
| Read live server files | Local only | ✅ file_read |
| Manage navigation & settings | Manual | ✅ MCP tools |
| Automatic file backups | ❌ | ✅ Every write |
| Works from any Claude interface | Terminal / IDE only | ✅ Web, desktop, CLI |
How Claude CMS uses MCP → · Full feature list → · Setup guide →
The deployment layer for Claude Code
Claude Code writes your site. Claude CMS deploys it live. £6.99/month — first month free.