VPS Setup for AI Coding Agents: Secure, Accessible, Ready to Code
Set up a VPS to run AI coding agents like opencode, lock it down with CrowdSec, and access it from your Mac through Zed, VS Code, or a browser terminal.
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Hermes Dashboard: Web UI for Your AI Agent with SSH, Caddy, and Docker Deployment
Set up the Hermes Agent web dashboard on your VPS. Covers local access, SSH port forwarding, Caddy reverse proxy with Basic Auth, Docker deployment, systemd for permanent operation, and the security risks of exposing an AI agent to the internet.
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Hermes Agent Setup Guide: Self-Improving AI Assistant on Your Own Server
Step-by-step guide to installing Hermes Agent on a Linux VPS with OpenRouter free models. Covers configuration, Telegram and Discord integration, memory, skills, voice mode, and how it compares to OpenClaw.
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CoPaw Setup Guide: Multi-Channel AI Assistant You Can Self-Host
Step-by-step guide to installing CoPaw on a VPS or locally. Covers pip install, Docker, model providers, channels like DingTalk, Discord and Telegram, skills, memory, and scheduled tasks.
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OpenFang Setup Guide: GLM-5, MiniMax M2.5, Hands, and Discord on Your VPS
Step-by-step guide to installing OpenFang on a Linux VPS with GLM-5, MiniMax M2.5, Discord integration, autonomous Hands, and 16 security layers. Covers config.toml, providers, channels, and Docker deployment.
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WordPress on ARM vs x86: A Benchmark Comparison
Real benchmark numbers comparing ARM and x86 VPS servers running WordPress on Hetzner — performance, cost, and what to expect.
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DigitalOcean vs Vultr vs Hetzner: Which VPS is Best?
Real benchmark numbers comparing DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Hetzner VPS servers. Disk speed, CPU, WordPress performance, and price per value.
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Hetzner vs Oracle ARM VPS Performance Comparison
Benchmark comparison between Hetzner ARM and Oracle free-tier ARM servers. Disk, CPU, network, and WordPress performance side by side.
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How to Setup SMTP Relay on a VPS with ZeptoMail
Configure Postfix on Ubuntu to relay all outgoing emails through ZeptoMail. Fix email delivery issues on VPS servers running CloudPanel or similar.
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How to Safely Update CloudPanel
The right way to update CloudPanel: take a consistent VPS snapshot first, then run the update command, then verify everything came back up clean.
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