TeamOnly, a new hosting platform, is targeting the friction point between AI-generated code and internal deployment. Launched in early access, the service allows developers to deploy apps built with Claude Code or Cursor using a single command: npx teamonly deploy. The platform automatically provisions a private URL, a database, file storage, and secrets management, effectively removing the need for manual infrastructure setup for small internal tools.

The One-Command Deploy Workflow

The core value proposition is speed and security without configuration. Upon deployment, TeamOnly generates a unique subdomain (e.g., expenses.acme.teamonly.app) and locks access to specific company domains. The system handles the 'boring' parts of web hosting: it creates a database, sets up file storage, and injects the necessary AI instructions into the project so that the generated code aligns with the platform’s architecture. Developers can manage environment variables and secrets via npx teamonly secrets set, keeping API keys out of the source code.

SSO-First Security Model

Security is handled at the edge, not the application layer. TeamOnly enforces authentication via Google or Microsoft work accounts, or email codes, before the app code ever executes. This means a forwarded link to an unauthorized user—such as a personal Gmail account or a bot—results in a sign-in screen rather than a potential data leak. The platform isolates each app’s data, cookies, and secrets, ensuring that one internal tool cannot compromise another. This architecture appeals to IT departments by providing a centralized register of all deployed apps, their owners, and access logs.

Pricing and Availability

TeamOnly is currently in early access with a 14-day free trial requiring no credit card. Post-trial pricing starts at $19 per month. The platform is designed for non-technical users as well, as it integrates with AI coding assistants that can interpret plain-English requests like 'Build an expense approval tool' and generate deployable code. The service is explicitly marketed as a solution for the 'last mile' problem of AI coding: getting functional prototypes into the hands of coworkers without involving traditional DevOps pipelines.

Key Takeaways

  • Frictionless Deployment: One command (npx teamonly deploy) handles bundling, database creation, and URL generation.
  • Edge-Enforced Security: Access is restricted by company domain via SSO before app code runs, preventing accidental data exposure via shared links.
  • AI-Native Integration: The platform provides specific instruction sets for Claude Code and Cursor to ensure generated apps are compatible with TeamOnly’s infrastructure.
  • IT Visibility: A centralized dashboard allows IT admins to see all deployed apps, their owners, and access permissions, simplifying governance.

The Bottom Line

TeamOnly solves the 'works on my machine' problem for AI-generated tools by abstracting away the infrastructure entirely. If you’re tired of begging IT for a staging environment just to share a quick script with your team, this is the pragmatic, low-overhead solution you’ve been waiting for.