Lizard (lizard.build)
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Lizard Build – AI-Native Cloud Deployment Platform
Lizard is an AI-native cloud deployment platform designed to help developers and AI coding agents take applications from code to production without dealing with complex infrastructure. Instead of manually configuring servers, Dockerfiles, deployment pipelines, or cloud resources, users can connect a GitHub repository or deploy local code and let Lizard handle the build and deployment process.
Lizard automatically detects popular languages and frameworks, including Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, Ruby, PHP, Java, and static websites. Its built-in build system, called lizardpack, analyzes the project and prepares it for deployment. Applications run in isolated environments, while the platform provides generated URLs, automatic TLS, logs, metrics, environment variables, and deployment management.
The platform also includes managed infrastructure such as PostgreSQL, Redis, and S3-compatible object storage. These services can be added to a project without manually setting up and connecting separate servers. Lizard also offers on-demand sandboxes that can be useful for AI agents, code execution, testing, and other isolated workloads.
One of Lizard's main focuses is AI-assisted development. Its CLI is designed to be understandable by coding agents, allowing tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor to interact with deployments, logs, and platform commands programmatically. Developers can also use the dashboard to monitor services and manage their infrastructure visually.
Lizard uses usage-based, per-second billing for resources, with a free tier available for trying the platform without a credit card.
FAQ
What is Lizard Build?
Lizard is a cloud platform for deploying and running applications, databases, and isolated sandboxes.
Do I need Docker to use Lizard?
No. Lizard can automatically detect your application and build it without requiring a Dockerfile, although custom Dockerfiles are also supported.
What databases does Lizard support?
Lizard offers managed PostgreSQL, Redis, and S3-compatible object storage.
Can AI coding agents deploy to Lizard?
Yes. Lizard is designed with AI agents in mind and provides an agent-friendly CLI and machine-readable command output.
How much does Lizard cost?
Lizard offers a free plan with initial usage credits, followed by subscription plans and usage-based billing.
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1Deploy apps, agents and databases from Claude, Cursor or Codex. Git push to deploy, Managed Postgres, Redis and S3-compatible storage in one command.