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Dev tools · January 21, 2026

Server Compass

Deploy to your VPS with Vercel UX, nothing installed, nocode

What it does

Desktop app that manages your VPS through SSH only - nothing installed on your server. Your $5 VPS keeps all its RAM for your apps, not management tools. Deploy Docker apps with zero-downtime. Automatic SSL. Connect GitHub with 1 OAuth click - no creating GitHub Apps like Coolify. Features: Docker deployment, auto SSL, GitHub Actions CI/CD, server metrics, terminal, database provisioning. Offline-first. Credentials stay encrypted on your machine. One-time purchase.

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