# Lobu Cloud

> Use the managed Lobu service instead of running infrastructure yourself.

Lobu Cloud is the managed deployment option for teams that want Lobu without operating a server, containers, Kubernetes, ingress, database migrations, or chat-platform webhooks.

## When to use Lobu Cloud

Use Lobu Cloud when you want:

- A hosted public URL for Slack, Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Teams, Google Chat, and REST API webhooks.
- Managed runtime updates and database migrations.
- The same admin UI for agents, providers, skills, platform connections, and tool policy.
- Lobu-managed OAuth and integration credentials so workers never receive raw secrets.
- A fast path to production without provisioning Postgres or Kubernetes.

## Get started

Open [app.lobu.ai](https://app.lobu.ai) and create or select an organization.

From there you can:

1. Create an agent.
2. Add model providers and choose default models.
3. Connect chat platforms from the agent's settings.
4. Enable skills and set worker network policy.
5. Invite teammates or wire automation with [`lobu apply`](/reference/lobu-apply/).

## Cloud vs self-hosted

| | Lobu Cloud | Self-hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | Managed by Lobu | You run it |
| Public URL | Included | You provide ingress/tunnel/DNS |
| Database | Managed | Bring Postgres with pgvector |
| Updates | Automatic | You deploy upgrades |
| Secrets | Lobu-managed OAuth + secret proxy | Your secret manager / env |
| Data residency | Lobu-managed | Your infrastructure |

## Next steps

- [Sync agents from GitHub](/guides/sync-from-github/) with `lobu apply`.
- Configure chat platforms under [Platforms](/platforms/slack/).
- Review [tool policy](/guides/tool-policy/) before pre-approving MCP tools.