I kept running into the same problem:
Want to show a local app → end up setting up tunnels, accounts, configs...

So I built a simpler way:
Expose your local app to the internet in seconds.

🔗 https://ghostlyinc.com/en-us/expose-local-app-to-internet/

#webdev #devtools #opensource

I built a small CLI to simplify hosting Blazor Server / ASP.NET Core apps on a fresh Ubuntu VPS.

It sets up nginx, systemd, SSL and optional Cloudflare integration.

You can run multiple apps on a ~3€ VPS and if something breaks, just reroll the server and redeploy.

https://github.com/Nix1983/Ghostly-Hosting

https://ghostlyinc.com/en-us/tools/ghostly-hosting/

#dotnet #blazor #selfhosted #webdevelopment

One thing I’ve learned building dev tools:

It’s rarely the “hard tech” that kills your product.

It’s UX friction.

The 5 extra clicks.
The unclear flow.
The tiny annoyances people don’t complain about — they just leave.

What’s the most frustrating dev tool UX you’ve used recently?

#indiedev #buildinpublic #webdev #dotnet

Upload files to your VPS without SCP? Yes, and it’s actually faster and less painful.

Skip the usual friction: no constant reconnects, no messy commands — just a clean workflow that works when you do this regularly.

If you manage servers, this saves time immediately.

https://ghostlyinc.com/en-us/upload-files-to-vps-without-scp/

#VPS #ServerManagement #DevOps #SysAdmin #Linux #Cloud #SelfHosting #WebDev #Automation

I got tired of uploading images every time I needed WebP or AVIF.

Upload → wait → download → repeat.

It completely breaks your workflow.

So I built a small local solution:
drop a folder → convert everything → done

No uploads. No browser tabs. No friction.

https://dev.to/ghostlyinc/i-got-tired-of-uploading-images-so-i-built-my-own-converter-5a1j

#webdev #productivity

https://dev.to/ghostlyinc/how-to-convert-png-to-webp-on-windows-fast-offline-34c4

#webdev #performance #seo #images #webp

Most developers don’t have a coding problem.

They have a finishing problem.

#indiedev #programming #buildinpublic

https://dev.to/ghostlyinc/are-you-more-productive-coding-outside-your-desk-9e4

#programming #productivity #indiedev #buildinpublic #developer #coding #remotework

I’ve noticed something interesting:

I’m often more productive coding on the couch or even in bed than at a desk.

It feels less formal and I get into flow faster.

Curious how others feel about this — do you prefer a classic desk setup, or do you have a more relaxed coding spot?

#programming #productivity #devlife