How to Deploy Only Changed Files to Your Server
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Most deployment tools upload every file, every time. DeployHQ compares Git revisions and transfers only what changed — turning a 10,000-file deployment into a 3-file update.
Tips & Tricks - DeployHQ Blog
Our products pack a punch when it comes to features and it would be easy to miss some of them. Here we post helpful tips & tricks about how to use our products & services.
npm ci vs npm install: Which to Use in Your Build Pipeline
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npm ci vs npm install: which belongs in your build pipeline? npm ci gives faster, reproducible installs from the lockfile. Here's when to use each.
Monorepo Deployment Strategies with DeployHQ: Nx, Turborepo, and Beyond
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Deploy monorepos with DeployHQ using Nx and Turborepo: selective deployments, build caching, dependency graphs, and efficient multi-project strategies.
Why appleboy/ssh-action and SCP Scripts Break for Real Deployments
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SSH-ing into your server from a CI job works until it doesn't. Here are the failure modes of deploying over SSH from GitHub Actions — and a steadier way.
Deploy Docker Containers to a VPS with DeployHQ Shell Servers
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Automate Docker container deployment on any VPS with DeployHQ Shell Servers — Git push, build pipeline, immutable image tags, one-click rollback.
Managing Secrets: .env Files, .env.example, and Config in DeployHQ
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Store secrets safely with .env files and .env.example, then inject them in DeployHQ via the UI, CLI, and API.
Project Folders Are Here: Group Deployments by Client, Team, or Environment
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Project folders let you group DeployHQ projects by client, team, or environment — perfect for agencies taming a crowded projects dashboard.
How to Let AI Query Your Database Without Deleting It: Read-Only Guardrails for Claude Code
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The safe way to give AI coding tools database access: read-only roles, MCP guardrails, and disposable copies. Real GRANT SQL, not hand-waving.
Tie every Sentry error to the DeployHQ deploy that caused it
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Every Sentry issue should tell you which DeployHQ deploy caused it. Two-minute setup, release tracking, regression detection, faster rollback.
What Is OpenRouter? One API, 400+ AI Models, Explained (2026)
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OpenRouter is one API in front of 400+ AI models from 60+ providers, billed as one balance. How it works, what it costs, and when to use it.
Can I Run This Locally? A Practical Guide to Self-Hosted AI Coding Models in 2026
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Decide if your machine can run a local AI coding model — hardware tiers, runtime trade-offs, and how to wire Ollama into Cline, Aider, and OpenCode.
Claude Code & Copilot Alternatives: 7 AI Coding Routers Compared
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Claude Code and Copilot are shifting toward usage-based pricing. Here's how 7 multi-model routers and alternatives compare for shipping teams.