Is there an AI code writing tool that automatically uploads files on the server so you don’t have to copy and paste?

Depending on whether you use a standard web host (like Bluehost/cPanel) or a virtual private server (VPS), you have a few excellent options that eliminate the need for manual copy-pasting.

For your workflow of creating HTML and PHP pages, the best solution is usually to use an AI-powered editor that supports SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol).

1. Cursor (Recommended AI Editor) + SFTP Extension

Cursor is currently the leading AI code editor (built on VS Code). While it doesn’t have a built-in “upload to server” button by default, it supports the same extensions as VS Code.

• How it works: You install an extension like “SFTP” (by liximomo or similar).
• The “Magic” Setting: In the extension settings, you enable uploadOnSave: true.
• Result: Every time the AI writes code and you save the file ($Ctrl+S$), Cursor automatically pushes those changes to your server. You just refresh your browser to see the result.

2. VS Code / Cursor with “Remote-SSH”

If you are using a VPS (like Hostinger, DigitalOcean, or AWS), you shouldn’t “upload” at all—you should edit live.

• How it works: Use the Remote – SSH extension. This connects the editor directly to your server’s file system.
• Result: When the AI edits a file, it is modifying the actual file on the server in real-time. There is no local version and no “uploading” step required. This is the fastest possible workflow for PHP development.

3. All-in-One Cloud AI Builders

If you want a tool that handles the hosting for you entirely, there are “Prompt-to-Site” platforms:

• Bolt.new / Lovable.dev: These are browser-based AI editors. You describe the site, the AI builds it in the browser, and you click a “Deploy” button to put it live on a URL (usually via Netlify or Vercel).
  • Note: These are great for modern React/HTML sites but are less focused on traditional PHP hosting.
• Replit: This is a cloud-based IDE with an “AI Agent.” It has its own hosting built-in. You tell the agent what to build, it writes the code, and the site is instantly live on a .replit.app URL.

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Comparison for PHP/HTML Developers

Tool	Upload Method	Best For…
Cursor + SFTP	Auto-upload on Save	Traditional PHP/HTML hosting (cPanel).
Cursor + SSH	Direct Live Editing	VPS users who want maximum speed.
Replit	Built-in Hosting	Quick prototypes and simple apps.
Codeanywhere	Integrated SFTP	Developers who want a 100% browser-based IDE.

How to get started with the “No Copy-Paste” workflow:

1. Download Cursor (it’s free to start).
2. Open the Extensions view ($Ctrl+Shift+X$) and search for “SFTP”.
3. Create a folder on your computer and run the command SFTP: Config.
4. Enter your server details (Host, Username, Password).
5. Set "uploadOnSave": true in the config file.

Now, you can simply ask the AI to “Build a 10-page informational PHP site about physical therapy,” and as you save the files, they will appear on your server instantly.

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