Every time I make a small change to one of my sites, it's the same routine. Route the file to the correct folder, check it locally, run tests, push, open the deploy dashboard, wait, then refresh to confirm it's live. None of it is hard, but it's five minutes of busywork for a one line change, every single time.
So I built something to do that whole loop in one window. It's called Praetr.
Quick demo:
Why I built it:
I'd get my ideas written into code fast, and as I started bringing AI into the mix more, I'd end up with a bigger batch of files to deal with after. The more complex the project got, the more files came with it, and every change meant routing them into the right folders by hand, making sure nothing landed in the wrong place. Sometimes misplacing one and hunting it down for five minutes. The building was quick but the busywork after it just kept growing.
I needed something that worked and reliably sped me up. Something that could automatically pick up new files and route them to their correct folders, or letting me quickly choose where they go, instead of digging them out of Downloads by hand. Being able to test changes locally, comparing against my live site, then once I'm happy, push and deploy without jumping from window to window.
The part I didn't expect to lean on...
I added some safeguards while building, mostly for my own peace of mind. It saves a version before each change, so when something goes sideways I can just jump back to a stable point.
It's easier than ever to build fast, which is exactly why it's more important than ever to build smart and stay reliable. Being able to undo while you move quick turned out to be one of my favorite features. There's more in the app, but I'll let you poke around and find it.
Current State:
This is the initial rollout and it's mostly been just me using it so far. Windows only right now, works well with smaller web projects, and there are some rough edges. But it's stable enough that I'm finding real value in it, so instead of fine tuning forever I wanted to get it out and build what matters most to the people who use it.
I've tested it with Cloudflare, Netlify, and Vercel and all three work well. There's also a Desktop builder side in beta where you can point at your project root, use the file watcher, autosave as you go, and push from Praetr.
Heads up:
There's a bit of one-time setup for web projects. You need a GitHub repo connected to Cloudflare, Vercel, or Netlify the usual way.
Once that's connected, Praetr identifies your repo automatically when you select your project folder, then you add your host API details in settings.
I want to fold that setup into the app eventually so you don't have to do it outside, but for now that's the way.
Try it!
It's free on your first project, full workflow included.
Download and More at praetr.com.
I'd genuinely like to know what people think. Would this fit your workflow today? If you try it, where do you hit friction, and what would take it to the next level?
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