PanelAlpha Engine

What is PanelAlpha Engine?

PanelAlpha Engine is a free, open source tool that makes it super easy to deploy and manage all kinds of vibe-coded projects on your own VPS. Whether you've built an app with Lovable, Bolt, Cursor or another AI coding tool, PanelAlpha Engine helps you take the next step and self-host it without having to figure out all the server configuration yourself.

You can deploy projects directly from Git with a single command and manage SSL certificates, backups, monitoring, and other hosting tasks from one place. Each project runs in its own Docker container, and there are built-in security features like a firewall and WAF to help keep your hosting environment protected.

You can also connect your favorite AI agent through MCP to handle deployments and everyday hosting tasks using natural language. This includes deploying new projects, configuring domains, checking server logs, creating backups and managing other aspects of your hosting environment. For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, CLI and REST API access are available too.

PanelAlpha Engine gives vibe coders, indie makers and developers the convenience of modern hosting platforms while allowing them to maintain full control over their infrastructure. Since everything runs on your own VPS, you can host and manage your projects independently without relying on a third-party hosting platform or dealing with vendor lock-in.

Features:

Out of the box, PanelAlpha Engine gives you and your AI agent everything you need to run projects on your own VPS:

• Deploy any stack directly from Git or files.

• Generate instant preview URLs with optional password protection.

• Set up separate live and staging environments with Git workflows.

• Create and restore backups automatically.

• Monitor projects and track visitor statistics.

• Run projects in isolated Docker containers.

• Protect your projects with a built-in firewall, WAF, and per-project access rules.

• Manage domains, SSL certificates, cron jobs, FTP/SFTP, databases, and logs.

• Integrate with Cloudflare for DNS, Tunnels, and caching.

Use Cases:

• Self-hosting vibe-coded apps: Deploy projects built with Lovable, Bolt, Cursor, or other AI coding tools on your own VPS.

• Managing hosting with AI: Use your favorite AI agent to handle deployments, domains, backups, and everyday hosting tasks through natural language.

• Building and testing projects: Run side projects, MVPs, and production apps with separate staging environments for testing changes.

• Hosting multiple apps: Run several websites and applications on a single VPS, with each project isolated in its own Docker container.

• Moving away from managed platforms: Move existing projects to your own infrastructure when you want more control and fewer hosting restrictions.

• Managing client projects: Host and maintain websites or applications for clients without setting up a separate hosting platform for each project.