What stack powers 41 tools on a $5 VPS?

Python Flask + SQLite + systemd + nginx. Client-side JS for half, no Docker needed.

How to get traffic for new indie tools?

Pricing page boosts perceived value; share on HN, Twitter. Slowik's at zero now — persistence key.

Can I replicate this VPS setup for my projects?

Yes: OVH $5 tier, Python 3.12, WAL SQLite. Full details in his post and GitHub.

41 Tools on a $5 VPS in 4 Days: The Indie Dev Blueprint That Actually Works

Clément Slowik turned a $5 VPS into a 41-tool empire in four days. Here's the data-driven breakdown — and why it's a wake-up call for bloated cloud stacks.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Dashboard of foxyyy.com showing 41 live tools across categories on a $5 OVH VPS

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Boring stack (Flask/SQLite/systemd) scales 41 tools on $5 VPS with room to spare. 𝕏
Distribution trumps building; pricing pages turn free tools into product perceptions. 𝕏
Indie resurgence: VPS beats cloud hype, echoing early web solo successes. 𝕏

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