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Introducing the Official Heroku MCP Server

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Heroku MCP Server, designed to bridge the gap between agent-driven development and Heroku’s AI PaaS. Having defined the platform experience for apps in the cloud, Heroku extends our developer and operator experience to AI capabilities. With the Heroku MCP Server, you can now expose Heroku’s robust platform capabilities as a set of intuitive actions accessible to AI agents through Model Context Protocol (MCP).

The Heroku MCP server enables AI-powered applications like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf to directly interface with Heroku, unlocking new levels of automation, efficiency, and intelligence for managing your custom applications.

Migrating Your Ruby Apps to the Latest Stack

Do you run Rails or pure Ruby applications on Heroku? If so, it’s important to be aware of upcoming end-of-life (EOL) dates for both your stack and your Ruby version. The Heroku-20 stack, built on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, will reach EOL for standard support in April 2025. Ruby 2.7 has already passed its EOL, meaning it’s no longer receiving critical security updates. Continuing to run your app with either an outdated Ruby version or an …

Heroku Fir: Dive into the New Platform Capabilities

For years, Heroku has been empowering developers to deploy and scale their applications with ease. We’re thrilled to offer the next generation of the Heroku platform, codenamed Fir. Built on open source standards and cloud-native technologies, Fir accelerates your development like never before.

Jupyter Notebooks on Heroku with Persistent Storage

We’re excited to introduce Heroku-Jupyter, an open-source, production-ready solution for running Jupyter Notebooks on Heroku with persistent storage, seamless deployment, and built-in security. Whether you’re a data scientist, educator, or developer, you can now spin up a cloud-based Jupyter environment in minutes.

Using GitHub Actions with Heroku Flow for additional Security Control

Many advanced users want to use GitHub Actions with their applications on Heroku. Now there’s a straightforward way to use these great systems together, and to meet strong security and compliance requirements at the same time.

Simplifying JVM App Development with Heroku’s Buildpack Magic

Heroku’s commitment to developer productivity shines through in its powerful buildpack system. They handle the heavy lifting of building your app, letting you focus on what matters most: writing code. A prime example is the Heroku Java buildpack, a versatile tool that simplifies deploying Java applications, especially those built with popular frameworks like Spring Boot, Quarkus, and Micronaut.

One of the core strengths of Heroku buildpacks is their automatic nature. They intelligently detect your application’s language and framework, fetching the necessary build tools and configuring the Heroku platform to run your app seamlessly. This means no more wrestling with server configurations or deployment scripts – Heroku handles it all.

Heroku Extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) Now Generally Available

The Heroku Extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is now generally available for all customers—VS Code is an all-in-one tool that brings Heroku’s cloud management directly to your favorite IDE. In today’s fast-paced, AI-assisted development environment, switching between code editors and deployment tools can slow innovation and product delivery. ‌This extension lets you focus on building great applications by streamlining cloud resource monitoring, one-click deployments, and add-on management, all within VS Code.

Heroku at TDX 2025: Empowering Developers for the Future

TDX25 comes to San Francisco this March 5-6. Heroku, a Salesforce company, has a packed schedule with a variety of sessions and activities designed to enhance your knowledge of our platform and integrations with Agentforce and Salesforce technologies. Whether you’re new to Heroku or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone at this year’s event.

Heroku CLI v10: Support for Next Generation Heroku Platform

The Heroku CLI is a vital tool for developers, providing a simple, extensible way to interact with the powerful features Heroku offers. We understand the importance of keeping the CLI updated to enhance user experience and ensure stability. With the release of Heroku CLI v10, we’re excited to introduce key changes that enhance the user experience and improve compatibility with the next-generation Heroku platform.

What’s New in Version 10.0.0?

Heroku CLI v10 introduces several breaking …

Planting New Platform Roots in Cloud Native with Fir

Cloud platforms have come a long way since Heroku first set out to empower developers. Today’s cloud native development demands even greater flexibility, openness, and scalability. A fun fact about Heroku is that we use trees to denote the generation of the platform technology stack (aka version). In the tradition of Aspen, Bamboo, and Cedar, we are introducing Fir, the latest Heroku technology stack built on open source standards and cloud native technologies.

When we …

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