Diploi

What is Diploi?

Diploi is a platform that combines cloud development environments with app hosting in one place. It’s designed so you can scaffold applications from scratch, develop without local server setup, and deploy staging and production environments quickly.

Diploi also positions itself as an “all-in-one” workflow: each application launched and hosted on Diploi comes with CI/CD pipeline setup by default, automatic SSL certificates, and cloud development environments that require no configuration work.

Key Features

• Cloud development environments with zero configuration: Diploi provides development environments without requiring you to configure underlying infrastructure.
• One-click hosting for projects: Once you launch an app on Diploi, it is hosted online and available for use.
• Staging and production environments deployed instantly: Diploi supports separate environments and provisions them as part of the app lifecycle.
• CI/CD by default: Diploi configures a CI/CD workflow so new code updates automatically propagate to the connected environments.
• GitHub Action integration: Your code lives in your own GitHub repository, and Diploi uses a GitHub Action to trigger deployment updates when you push to the linked project.
• Real-time logs and deployment monitoring: You can view real-time logs for each component/add-on, plus deployment dashboards with cluster resource graphs and health status.
• SSH access to Kubernetes-hosted pods: Diploi uses Kubernetes, and the cloud development environments, components, and add-ons run as pods you can access via SSH.

How to Use Diploi

1. Create or select an app/project within Diploi (the platform also highlights ready-made examples such as a chat app, drawing app, and production-ready React web app).
2. Connect your code repository on GitHub: Diploi links the GitHub repository for the project and configures a GitHub Action.
3. Develop in the cloud: Use Diploi’s browser-based workflow or connect tools like Cursor, VS Code, or any SSH-capable editor.
4. Go live and iterate: Each environment provides a live URL from the start. Push changes to the linked GitHub repository and Diploi updates the staging and production environments automatically.
5. Monitor and debug: Use the deployment dashboard for health and resource usage, and check real-time logs (optionally via the Diploi CLI for development deployments).

Use Cases

• Build a full-stack web app without setting up servers: Use Diploi’s cloud development environments and hosted staging/production targets to develop and deploy without manual server configuration.
• Iterate on a product with automated deploys: Link a GitHub repository and rely on Diploi’s GitHub Action + CI/CD setup so pushes update staging and production.
• Collaborate by sharing a live test URL: Use the unique URL provided for each environment to share with others for immediate testing and feedback.
• Manage multi-component stacks: Diploi supports projects with no limit on components/add-ons (with the practical constraint that larger stacks require more computing power to deploy).
• Diagnose issues across services: Use real-time logs per component/add-on and view resource usage and health status from the deployment dashboard.

FAQ

Where is my code stored, and how does Git integration work?

Your code lives in your own GitHub repository. Diploi configures a GitHub Action that triggers a CI/CD workflow to update your staging and production environments when you push to the repository linked to your Diploi project.

Is Diploi a VPS provider?

No. Diploi is a fully managed development and deployment platform. You cannot choose the operating system for the deployed application, and you don’t get configuration access to the server’s settings.

Do I get SSH access to the hosted environment?

Yes. Diploi uses Kubernetes to host the development environment and application components/add-ons as pods, which you can access via SSH.

Can I share my app with others for testing?

Yes. Each environment has a unique URL that you can share, allowing others to access and test your app.

Is there a limit on components or add-ons in a project?

Diploi states there is no limit on the number of components or add-ons. The practical limitation is the computing power required by the deployment to handle a large stack.

Alternatives

• Managed PaaS platforms with Git-based deploys: These also connect to repositories and deploy automatically, but typically focus more on hosting than offering cloud development environments you can access via SSH.
• Self-hosted development + deployment stack (CI/CD + server/VPS): This can provide maximum control, but requires you to configure environments, SSL, and deployment workflows yourself.
• Cloud IDE platforms: These help you develop in the browser and connect editors, but may not provide the same “staging + production with CI/CD and SSL setup by default” experience described for Diploi.
• Kubernetes-based workflows with deployment tooling: Teams that already manage Kubernetes can build similar pods and logging, but they must assemble CI/CD automation, environment provisioning, and hosting practices themselves.