DigitalOcean Functions
Run functions on demand, scale automatically
DigitalOcean Functions launched on May 24, 2022 with 250 votes, #66 of 2,942 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
In plain words
DigitalOcean Functions is a managed platform for running code on demand with automatic scaling. Developers can deploy functions by connecting a GitHub repository, and the platform handles infrastructure management, runtimes, and dependencies. It's designed for teams who want to build and scale applications quickly without managing underlying servers or configuration details.
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From the sources
Build, deploy, and scale apps quickly using a simple, fully managed solution. Deploy code by simply pointing to a GitHub repo and let Functions do the heavy lifting of managing the infrastructure, app runtimes and dependencies.
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