A2AL Daemon
Expose a locally running coding agent to the internet without paying for a relay VM, DNS, or port-forward hacks.
Overview
A2AL Daemon is an MCP server for the Build phase that makes locally run AI agents globally reachable and discoverable without requiring cloud hosting, a custom domain, or port forwarding.
What is this MCP server?
- Stdio MCP server (npm package a2ald, v0.2.7) for Claude Code–style clients
- Global reach and discoverability without mandatory cloud hosting, custom domain, or router port forwarding
- Targets builders who ship agents as products rather than one-shot chat sessions
- Repository: github.com/a2al/a2al (A2AL Daemon)
- Manifest version 0.2.7
- Single npm package identifier: a2ald
- Transport: stdio
Community signal: 1 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
You built an agent that works on your machine, but you cannot share a stable public endpoint without spinning up infra you do not want to operate.
Who is it for?
Indie builders shipping agent APIs, demos, or multi-machine workflows who want reachability without a full DevOps side quest.
Skip if: Teams that already run managed cloud agents behind corporate gateways and only need internal VPC access.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After you register the stdio MCP server in your client, your agent can be reached and discovered on the network using A2AL instead of DIY tunnels and DNS.
- Registered A2AL Daemon MCP server in client config
- Globally reachable agent endpoint without mandatory cloud relay
- Discoverable agent presence via A2AL networking
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Journey fit
Reachability and discovery land on the build shelf because you wire this up while turning a personal agent into something others (or other machines) can actually call. Agent-tooling is the canonical home for daemons that extend how agents are hosted, connected, and invoked—not one-off app features.
How it compares
Agent connectivity MCP server, not a brainstorming or planning agent skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is A2AL Daemon for?
Solo and small-team builders using Claude Code, Cursor, or similar MCP clients who need their agent callable from outside localhost.
When should I use A2AL Daemon?
Use it when you are building or operating an agent product and need global discoverability without provisioning cloud relay servers or port forwarding.
How do I add A2AL Daemon to my agent?
Install the npm package identifier a2ald, add it as a stdio MCP server in your client config, and point transport type stdio per the server manifest (v0.2.7).