DEV Community: Sayem Chowdhury

Shiprr, a Git-based PaaS for deploying web apps with regional runtime placement

Sayem Chowdhury — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:40:00 +0000

I built Shiprr, a Git-based platform for deploying web apps without having to wire up your own deployment pipeline, runtime fleet, or control plane.

It is aimed at long-running web apps, where you want the convenience of a PaaS but still need control over region, resources, domains, and access.

What Shiprr does

Shiprr supports:

GitHub and GitLab repositories
Source builds
Automatic framework detection
Regional runtime placement
Custom domains
Managed TLS
Access controls
App sizing from the dashboard

The goal is to make the path from Git push to a live app as direct as possible, while still keeping deployment behavior understandable.

Why I built it

A lot of deployment tools fall into one of two extremes:

very simple, but limited
very flexible, but operationally heavy

I wanted something in between: a platform that feels lightweight, but still supports real production workflows.

What it is not

Shiprr is not trying to be:

a serverless platform
a general infrastructure control plane
a replacement for all cloud services

It is focused on deploying web apps cleanly, with sane defaults and enough control for production use.

Current direction

The main focus is:

Git-based deployments
regional runtime placement
predictable app sizing
basic operational visibility
a workflow that stays simple for smaller teams

Feedback welcome

I would especially appreciate feedback on:

whether the positioning makes sense
what would make it easier to adopt
what you would expect from a PaaS before trusting it for a real app

Site: https://shiprr.app

13 Free Web-Based Developer Tools You'll Actually Use

Sayem Chowdhury — Sat, 24 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

As developers, we often need quick access to various tools for debugging, testing, and data manipulation. While there are many great tools out there, they often come with a price tag or require installation. Today, I want to share a collection of web-based developer tools that are completely free, run in your browser, and focus on privacy.

Why Web-Based Tools?

No installation required
Access from any device
Privacy-focused (client-side processing where possible)
Zero cost

Network & Security Tools

1. DNS Lookup

Quickly check DNS records using Google's DNS-over-HTTPS. Perfect for:

Verifying DNS configurations
Troubleshooting domain issues
Checking record propagation

2. SSL Certificate Checker

Verify SSL certificates and their chain of trust. Great for:

Security audits
Certificate expiration monitoring
SSL configuration validation

3. HTTP Headers Analyzer

Analyze HTTP headers for any website. Useful for:

Security header verification
Server configuration checks
CORS policy validation

4. WHOIS Lookup

Get detailed domain registration information. Handy for:

Domain ownership verification
Registration date checks
Contact information lookup

5. Ping Tool

Test network connectivity and response times. Essential for:

Network troubleshooting
Latency monitoring
Basic connectivity tests

API Development Tools

6. Request Debugger

A Postman-like interface for testing HTTP requests. Features:

Multiple HTTP method support
Header management
Request body editing
Response inspection

7. WebSocket Debugger

Test and debug WebSocket connections with:

Real-time message monitoring
Bi-directional communication
Connection status tracking

8. GraphQL Explorer

A basic tool for GraphQL API testing:

Execute query
Schema exploration
Real-time response viewing

Developer Utilities

9. JSON Beautifier

Format and validate JSON data with:

Syntax highlighting
Error detection
Pretty printing

10. Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Quick conversion between text and Base64:

Encode text to Base64
Decode Base64 to text
Copy to clipboard functionality

11. Text Diff Checker

Compare text differences with:

Side-by-side comparison
Syntax highlighting
Line-by-line diff view

12. Regex Tester

Test and validate regular expressions:

Real-time matching
Sample text testing
Common pattern examples

13. CSV/TSV Viewer

View and analyze tabular data:

Sort and filter capabilities
Table formatting
Export options

Privacy and Security

All these tools are designed with privacy in mind:

Client-side processing where possible
No data storage
No tracking

Try It Out

You can access all these tools at https://kvmpods.com/tools. They're completely free to use and don't require any registration.

Having quick access to these tools can significantly improve your development workflow. Whether you're debugging an API, checking network configurations, or manipulating data, these web-based tools can save you time and effort.

Deploy Your Ghost Blog in Minutes with KVMPods

Sayem Chowdhury — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:13:00 +0000

Want to start a professional blog without the hassle of complex infrastructure? Let's deploy Ghost - an open source publishing platform - using KVMPods pre-made template or your own Docker Compose configuration.

Why Ghost?

Ghost is a modern publishing platform that offers:

Clean, minimalist design
Built-in SEO tools
Native newsletter system
Member subscriptions
Custom themes
Markdown support

Option 1: Quick Deploy with KVMPods Template

The fastest way to get started is using this template:

Log into your KVMPods dashboard
Navigate to Templates
Find the Ghost template
Click "Deploy"
Follow the setup wizard

Option 2: Custom Deployment

If you prefer to customize your setup, here's production-ready Docker Compose template:

services:
  ghost:
    image: ghost:5-alpine
    container_name: ghost
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "2368:2368"
    environment:
      url: ${GHOST_URL}
      database__client: mysql
      database__connection__host: mysql
      database__connection__user: ${MYSQL_USER}
      database__connection__password: ${MYSQL_PASSWORD}
      database__connection__database: ${MYSQL_DATABASE}
    volumes:
      - ./ghost/content:/var/lib/ghost/content
    depends_on:
      mysql:
        condition: service_healthy
    networks:
      - ghost-network

  mysql:
    image: mysql:8.0
    container_name: ghost-mysql
    restart: unless-stopped
    environment:
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: ${MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD}
      MYSQL_DATABASE: ${MYSQL_DATABASE}
      MYSQL_USER: ${MYSQL_USER}
      MYSQL_PASSWORD: ${MYSQL_PASSWORD}
    volumes:
      - ./mysql/data:/var/lib/mysql
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD", "mysqladmin", "ping", "-h", "localhost"]
      interval: 30s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 3
    networks:
      - ghost-network

networks:
  ghost-network:

Key features of this template:

Health checks for MySQL
Persistent volume storage
Secure networking

Deployment Steps

Log into your KVMPods dashboard
Click "New Server"
Select your preferred location
Choose a plan
Once your server is ready, go to the Apps section
Click "Create New App"
Paste the Docker Compose file above and set env variables

Post-Deployment Configuration

Access your Ghost admin panel at:

http://<SERVER_IP>:2368/ghost

Initial setup steps:

Create your admin account
Configure your blog details
Select a theme
Create your first post
Set up newsletters (optional)
Configure memberships (optional)

Cost Optimization

KVMPods offers exceptional value:

Plans start at just €10/month
Host multiple apps on a single server
All plans include:
- Dedicated VM resources
- NVMe storage
- Automated backups (charges applicable)
- Technical support

💡 Pro Tip: Maximize your server's value by hosting multiple applications. One of our customers runs 6 different apps on a single server, bringing their per-app cost down to just €1.66!

KVMPods: Run Docker Compose Apps with True VM Isolation

Sayem Chowdhury — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:08:03 +0000

Ever tried running Docker Compose in production and hit limitations? KVMPods gives you your own KVM virtual machine where you can run multiple Docker Compose apps with true isolation from other users.

The Problem with Traditional Container Platforms

Most container platforms share resources between containers and users, which can lead to:

Noisy neighbor problems
Kernel feature limitations
Resource contention
Security concerns
Restricted Docker Compose features

# On traditional platforms
# You often can't use certain features
# Or face resource conflicts with other users 😕
services:
  app:
    image: ghost:latest
    # Will this actually work as expected?
    # Are you sharing resources with others?

Enter KVMPods

With KVMPods, you get:

Your own KVM virtual machine (server)
Run multiple Docker Compose apps within your server
Complete isolation from other users

Just paste your Docker Compose file and deploy:

# Your docker-compose.yml
# Works exactly as expected! 🎉
services:
  wordpress:
    image: wordpress:latest
    restart: always
    environment:
      WORDPRESS_DB_HOST: db
      WORDPRESS_DB_USER: wordpress
      WORDPRESS_DB_PASSWORD: wordpress
      WORDPRESS_DB_NAME: wordpress
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    volumes:
      - wordpress_data:/var/www/html

  db:
    image: mariadb:latest
    restart: always
    environment:
      MYSQL_DATABASE: wordpress
      MYSQL_USER: wordpress
      MYSQL_PASSWORD: wordpress
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: somewordpress
    volumes:
      - db_data:/var/lib/mysql

volumes:
  wordpress_data:
  db_data:

Key Features

🔒 True Isolation

Your own KVM virtual machine - no resource sharing with other users

💪 Full Docker Compose Support

All Docker Compose features work as expected:

Volumes
Networks
Environment variables
Port mappings
Everything!

🚀 Enterprise Infrastructure

NVMe storage
Dedicated RAM
Support for both x86 and ARM

Getting Started

Sign up at kvmpods.com
Create your KVM server
Paste your Docker Compose files and deploy!

It's that simple. No CLI tools, no complex configurations - just pure Docker Compose as it was meant to be.

Perfect For:

Production Docker Compose deployments
Multiple applications on one server
Microservices architectures
Any workload needing true isolation

Pricing

Starting at €10/month for your own KVM virtual machine where you can run multiple Docker Compose applications.

Get Started

Start deploying your Docker Compose apps today at kvmpods.com

Questions? Comments? Let me know below! 👇

KVMPods - Your KVM Server for Docker Compose Apps

Introducing KVMPods – Effortless Docker Compose Hosting

Sayem Chowdhury — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:45:00 +0000

🚀 After 8 months of development, I’m excited to introduce KVMPods!

KVMPods is built for anyone who wants a simple, fast way to host their favorite apps with Docker Compose. It lets you launch public or private apps directly from a Docker Compose file, all while skipping the usual VPS setup headaches. You get everything needed in one place to deploy and run Docker Compose apps easily.

Why KVMPods?

No Hassle: Deploy any Docker Compose app, no need to set up a VPS or configure servers.
Fast and Reliable: Experience top-tier performance at an affordable price.
Transparent Pricing: Straightforward pricing—no hidden fees or surprises.

Who Is It For?

KVMPods is perfect for developers, startups, small teams, or anyone who wants Docker Compose without the usual VPS maintenance. Whether you’re a power user or just looking to host a few apps without server management, KVMPods makes it easy.

Ready to give it a try? Check out KVMPods.com and let me know what you think!