Mar 26, 2026
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I Built a VPS Manager to Simplify My Workflow (Now in Beta)

Over the years, I’ve deployed a lot of projects.

Small client websites, Laravel apps, WordPress installs, internal tools… and almost every time, the process looked similar. Spin up a VPS, install a stack, configure domains, set up backups, tweak security, and repeat.

It worked, but it was never smooth.

Every new server felt like rebuilding the same foundation again. Even with scripts and notes, there was always friction. Something slightly different. Something missing. Something manual.

So I decided to build my own solution.

Why I Built This

This project started from a simple goal: reduce the time and mental effort needed to go from a fresh VPS to a working production-ready environment.

Not just faster setup, but consistent setup.

I didn’t want another complicated DevOps platform. I wanted something focused on real-world developer workflows, especially for people who manage multiple small-to-medium projects like I do.

Something simple, but powerful enough.

What It Does

The tool is a VPS manager (SaaS-style) that helps developers install and manage server environments quickly through a UI, instead of doing everything manually via SSH.

Right now, it supports installing common stacks like LAMP and LEMP, along with modern setups like Caddy and even FakenPHP. The idea is to let you choose the stack that fits your project instead of forcing a single approach.

It integrates directly with Cloudflare, so you can manage and sync your domain list without jumping between dashboards. That alone removes a surprising amount of friction when working with multiple sites.

For backups, it uses Rclone, which means you can connect to various cloud storage providers and automate backups without building your own scripts.

Built for Real Project Use

One of the things I care about most is flexibility when creating new sites.

With this tool, you can quickly spin up different types of projects, whether it’s a static site, a WordPress install, or a Laravel application. Each site is isolated by domain and user, which keeps things cleaner and safer, especially when managing multiple clients or environments on the same server.

It also supports multiple PHP versions, which is something I constantly need when dealing with legacy projects and newer applications at the same time.

Security setup and service installation are handled through the UI as well. Instead of remembering commands or configurations, you can enable what you need with a few clicks.

Monitoring is included too, so you can keep an eye on your server without relying entirely on external tools.

Still in Beta

The system is still in beta, and I’m actively using it in my own workflow. That means it’s stable enough for real use, but also evolving quickly based on what I need and what I discover along the way.

If you’re curious, you can check it out here:

👉 https://kumix.cloud

Why This Matters to Me

This isn’t about replacing DevOps tools or competing with large platforms.

It’s about removing repetitive work.

As developers, we spend a lot of time solving the same setup problems over and over again. Automating those steps, even partially, gives us more time to focus on what actually matters: building products.

This tool is my attempt to make that process a little smoother.

What’s Next

There’s still a lot to improve. The goal is to keep it simple, but continue adding features that genuinely help developers in real workflows.

If you try it and have feedback, I’d love to hear it. This is one of those projects that will evolve best with real usage.

Thanks for reading!