DEVOPS & Cloud

A cheap Hetzner server runs Odysseus online 24/7 for about the cost of one coffee a month. Here is the full setup, including the one .env change that trips people up.

June 9, 2026

Part 1 ran Odysseus on a laptop, where it dies when you close the lid. This puts it on a cheap cloud server so it runs 24/7 and you can open your own private AI from your phone or any machine. DigitalOcean, Docker, and a Claude API key, no GPU. Includes the one .env change (APP_BIND) that stops it loading from outside the server.

June 2, 2026

One Claude Code prompt. That's all it takes to go from a fresh Hostinger VPS to a live app with firewall rules, nginx reverse proxy, PM2 persistence, and SSL. No config files memorized. No StackOverflow tabs open.

April 10, 2026

Set up PocketBase on your own VPS in minutes. A complete backend solution with authentication, database, realtime subscriptions, and file storage—all in one binary.

January 11, 2026

Set up your own uptime monitoring with Uptime Kuma on Hostinger VPS. Beautiful dashboard, instant alerts, and complete control over your monitoring data.

January 11, 2026

Deploy n8n workflow automation to your own VPS in just 1 click. Perfect for developers who want self-hosted automation without the setup hassle.

January 11, 2026

Stop manually deploying every time you push code. Set up GitHub Actions to auto-deploy your Next.js app to Hostinger VPS in minutes. Complete CI/CD workflow included.

December 19, 2025

Simplify your Next.js deployment with GitHub Actions: Learn how to go live with just one click, eliminating complex server setups and manual deployments.

December 1, 2025

Master Google Cloud Run deployment for Angular and Node.js projects using Docker, with a comprehensive step-by-step guide to CI/CD setup and troubleshooting.

December 1, 2025