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Run App Skill

Orchestrate Mendix application build, deployment, and hot-reloading via M2EE API.

1|Updated Jun 5, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#devops#docker#hot-reload#mendix#mxcli
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/engalar/mxcli-taskdemo --skill run-app-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Run App Skill
Source: https://github.com/engalar/mxcli-taskdemo/tree/main/TaskDemo/.claude/skills/run-app
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/engalar/mxcli-taskdemo --skill run-app-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mxcli, docker, java.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the friction of manually managing Mendix runtime environments, database containers, and build processes, allowing for rapid iteration without leaving the terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Environment Orchestration: Automates the setup of Docker-based or local Mendix runtimes, including database initialization and port management.
  • Hot Reloading: Enables near-instant model and CSS updates via M2EE API, bypassing the need for full application restarts.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to test a new page layout; they can apply MDL changes and trigger a hot reload to see the results in the browser in under a second.

Quick Start

Use the run app skill to build and start the Mendix application using the docker runtime configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions about Run App Skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I hot reload a Mendix application without restarting the runtime?▼

Hot reload a Mendix application by using the M2EE admin API to apply model updates and CSS injections directly, bypassing full application restarts for near-instant model changes.

What's the best way to automate Mendix build and deployment workflows?▼

Automate Mendix build and deployment workflows by orchestrating the application lifecycle via mxcli, managing Docker-based PostgreSQL or local HSQLDB configurations for development testing.

Do I need Docker to run a Mendix app locally for testing?▼

You do not need Docker to run a Mendix app locally; the runtime supports local HSQLDB configurations, but Docker-based PostgreSQL is also available for containerized development environments.

How does the M2EE API update Mendix models without a full restart?▼

The M2EE API updates Mendix models by facilitating direct model updates and CSS injection into the running environment, allowing developers to see layout changes in the browser in under a second.

Can I use mxcli to manage Mendix runtime environments and database initialization?▼

You can use mxcli to manage Mendix runtime environments, automating Docker setup, database initialization, and port management to eliminate manual configuration friction during development.

What are the limitations of hot reloading Mendix models via the M2EE API?▼

Hot reloading via the M2EE API handles near-instant model and CSS updates but bypasses full application restarts, meaning complex structural changes may still require a complete Mendix runtime restart.

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