Add April 2025 Defang product update

Author: tokifyi

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+title: "April 2025 Defang Compose Update"
+description: "Monthly product updates from the Defang team - April 2024"
+slug: 2025-05-09-product-update
+tags:
+  [
+    Cloud,
+    NoDevOps,
+    BYOC,
+    MCP,
+    LLMs,
+    Vibe Deploying,
+    GCP,
+    AWS,
+    Events,
+    Defang Compose Update,
+  ]
+author: Defang Team
+---
+
+![Defang Compose Update](/img/defang-compose-update.webp)
+
+April flew by with big momentum at Defang. From deeper investments in the **Model Context Protocol** (MCP), to deploying LLM-based inferencing apps, to live demos of **Vibe Deploying**, we're making it easier than ever to go from idea to cloud.
+
+## MCP + Vibe Deploying
+
+This month we focused on making cloud deployments as easy as writing a prompt. Our latest Vibe Deploying [blog](https://docs.defang.io/blog?_gl=1*1wbnk1m*_ga*MTM4MTE5ODI4NC4xNzQ0MDU0NDMz*_ga_QVJVWN44CW*czE3NDY3NDQwNDckbzQ3JGcxJHQxNzQ2NzQ0NzUzJGowJGwwJGgw) shows how you can launch full-stack apps right from your IDE just by chatting.
+
+Whether you're working in **Cursor**, **Windsurf**, **VS Code**, or **Claude**, Defang's **MCP** integration lets you deploy to the cloud just as easily as conversing with the AI to generate your app. For more details, check out the docs for the [Defang Model Context Protocol Server](https://docs.defang.io/docs/concepts/mcp) – it explains how it works, how to use it, and why it's a game changer for deploying to the cloud. You can also watch our tutorials for [Cursor](https://youtu.be/Aicqp9QQdwk?si=h891XNIN_f_U2-fX), [Windsurf](https://youtu.be/QU4q1eULs1I?si=nmSrXLqHtHRRlCVb), and [VS Code](https://youtu.be/k8NbeKKzqiI?si=BxDNJOw_zHnL433w).
+
+## Managed LLMs
+
+Last month we shipped the [`x-defang-llm` compose service extension](https://docs.defang.io/docs/concepts/managed-llms/managed-language-models) to easily deploy inferencing apps that use managed LLM services such as AWS Bedrock. This month, we're excited to announce the same support for GCP Vertex AI – give it a try and let us know your feedback!
+
+## Events and Programs
+
+On [**April 28**](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/defanglabs_defang-vibecoding-vancouverdev-activity-7323769706681655296-48OA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACNoYXgBadWv4CWLbcKhgSGxWjdmu9e5dFI), we kicked things off with an epic night of demos, dev energy, and cloud magic at RAG & AI in Action. Our own **Kevin Vo** showed how fast and easy it is to deploy AI apps from Windsurf to the cloud using just the **Defang MCP**. The crowd got a front-row look at how **Vibe Deploying** turns cloud infra into a background detail.
+
+We finished the month with our signature Defang Coffee Chat, a casual hangout with product updates, live Q&A, and great conversations with our community. Our Campus Advocates also hosted [workshops](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7319584997319802880/) around the world, bringing Defang to new students and builders.
+
+We wrapped up the month with our latest Defang Coffee Chat, featuring live demos, product updates, and a solid conversation around vibe deploying. Thanks to everyone who joined.
+
+The next one is on May 21 at 10 AM PST. Save your spot [here](https://lu.ma/defang-may).
+
+## Looking Ahead
+
+Here's what's coming in May:
+
+- Web Summit Vancouver – Defang will be a [startup sponsor](https://vancouver.websummit.com/appearances/van25/c2ccbb40-9d0f-4fe4-8808-d02de1a15534/defang/), please come see us on the expo floor.
+- More MCP tutorials and dev tools.
+
+Let's keep building. 🚀