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Dev tools · September 19, 2024

A CLI tool I made to self-host any app with two commands on a VPS

Bare metal to production ready in mins; your own fly server on your VPS. - MightyMoud/sidekick

A CLI tool I made to self-host any app with two commands on a VPS launched on September 19, 2024 with 452 votes, #85 of 5,281 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.

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In plain words

This CLI tool simplifies self-hosting applications on a VPS by reducing the process to just two commands. Designed for developers who want to deploy and manage their own infrastructure, it streamlines setup and configuration work that typically requires extensive manual effort. The tool automates deployment workflows, making self-hosting more accessible to those who prefer controlling their own servers rather than relying on managed hosting platforms.

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