Changelog

Docker Compose & Database Backups

Deploy complete application stacks and never worry about losing your data again.

What's New:

• Docker Compose deployments — Deploy full Docker Compose files directly to your VM infrastructure. Create, update, and undeploy Compose services with automatic Traefik integration for routing and SSL.
• Custom domains for Compose — Assign custom domains to individual services within your Compose stack. DNS verification ensures everything is configured correctly before going live.
• Scheduled database backups — Set up automatic backup schedules for your PostgreSQL databases. Configure how often backups run and let the system handle the rest.
• Backup retention policies — Define how long backups are kept. Old backups are automatically cleaned up based on your retention settings.
• S3 backup destinations — Store your database backups in any S3-compatible storage. Configure bucket credentials once and all backups go straight to your storage.
• Database restore — Restore your database from any backup with a single click. Browse available backups and see the last 10 directly in the UI.
• PostgreSQL node selection — Choose which node in your cluster runs PostgreSQL. Useful for dedicating resources.

Your applications are now easier to deploy and your data is safer than ever. Docker Compose support means you can bring your existing stack definitions, and automated backups with S3 storage give you peace of mind.

Fresh UI & Managed Hosting Flexibility

A fresh look that makes managing your deployments faster and more intuitive.

What's New:

• Redesigned navigation — New tabbed interface with sticky headers and breadcrumb navigation in the top bar. Find what you need without endless scrolling.
• Projects, not apps — Renamed "Apps" to "Projects" throughout the platform for clearer organization. Your services, deployments, and settings all live under one project.
• Improved deployment view — Reworked deployment cards with real-time polling, inline logs, and a cleaner detail modal. See exactly what's happening at every step.
• Infrastructure presets — Choose from predefined Hetzner server configurations when setting up infrastructure. Pick the right size for your workload without manual configuration.
• Server selection for managed hosting — Select your preferred server type and location when using managed hosting. Deploy closer to your users with the resources you need.
• Streamlined setup flow — We've hidden the complexity and added a skip button for advanced users. Get your project running faster.

The new UI puts your projects front and center. Combined with flexible server selection and infrastructure presets, getting from code to production has never been smoother.

Infisical Integration & Improved Reliability

Manage your secrets externally and deploy with confidence.

What's New:

• Infisical secret management — Connect your Infisical vault and sync secrets directly to your services. Map specific secrets to environment variables without copying sensitive data manually.
• Secrets in app setup — Configure external secrets right from the app setup wizard. No need to set up your app first and add secrets later.
• Smarter health checks — Completely redesigned Docker Swarm health monitoring that catches issues faster and provides clearer feedback on deployment status.
• Automatic retry logic — SSH connections, Docker installations, and network operations now automatically retry on transient failures, making deployments more resilient to temporary hiccups.
• Safer deployments — Failed deployments no longer remove the previous working version, so your app stays online even when something goes wrong.

External secret management means your sensitive data never leaves your vault. Combined with the new retry logic and improved health checks, your deployments are now more reliable than ever.

Scale Your Clusters & Smarter GitHub Integration

Scale your apps to handle any load with multi-node clusters.

What's New:

• Cluster scaling — Add worker nodes to your Hetzner and Kyberio clusters with a simple slider. Scale up when you need power, scale down when you don't.
• GitHub App installations — Redesigned GitHub integration using GitHub Apps for more reliable deployments and better repository access control.
• Build node selection — Choose which node in your cluster handles image builds, keeping your production nodes focused on serving traffic.
• Service replicas — Run multiple copies of your app across nodes for high availability. If one replica goes down, traffic automatically routes to the others.
• Docker registry — Images are now distributed across your swarm via a built-in registry, making multi-node deployments faster.

Whether you're handling traffic spikes or running a fleet of microservices, scaling your infrastructure is now just a slider away.

n8n Workflow Automation

Automate your workflows with n8n, now available as a pre-built service on lowcloud.

What's New:

• n8n Pre-built Service — Deploy n8n instantly without any complex configuration.
• Seamless Integration — Connect n8n to your existing databases and services within lowcloud.
• Persistent Storage — Your workflows and data are persisted automatically.

Start automating your business processes today with n8n on lowcloud.

Managed Hosting by lowcloud

You can now deploy applications without setting up your own cloud provider account.

What's New:

• Managed hosting in Germany — Deploy your applications on lowcloud's infrastructure hosted in Germany. Your data stays in the EU, ensuring compliance with GDPR and full data sovereignty
• Simplified onboarding — Get started faster without needing to configure cloud provider credentials upfront
• No vendor lock-in — We handle the servers, networking, and maintenance while you retain full control over your applications

This is perfect for teams who want to get up and running quickly without the overhead of managing their own cloud accounts.

Kyberio Provider & UX Improvements

We're expanding your hosting options with a brand new provider.

What's New:

• Kyberio provider — Deploy your applications to Kyberio, our new OpenStack-based hosting option. Full support for deployments, infrastructure management, and teardown
• Improved credentials UI — Redesigned credential management with a cleaner, more consistent experience across all providers
• GitHub connection fixes — Resolved an issue where GitHub connections weren't updating properly
• Password management — You can now change your password directly from your account settings

Build Caching & Multi-Provider Foundation

We've been working on making your deployments faster and setting the stage for some exciting new features coming soon.

What's New:

• Smarter build caching — Your container builds now use improved caching strategies, meaning faster deployments especially when your dependencies haven't changed
• Multi-provider architecture — We've restructured our infrastructure code to support additional VM hosting providers. More options coming soon!

This release focuses on performance and flexibility. The caching improvements alone can cut build times significantly for projects with stable dependencies. And while you won't see it yet, the multi-provider work opens the door to offering you more choices in where and how you host your applications.

PostgreSQL & Docker Image Deployments

A big release bringing two highly requested features: managed PostgreSQL databases and the ability to deploy your own Docker images.

What's New:

• PostgreSQL databases — Spin up managed PostgreSQL databases directly from lowcloud and connect them to your applications with just a few clicks
• Deploy from Docker registries — Already have a Docker image? Skip the build step entirely and deploy directly from Docker Hub or other registries
• Better support access — Added a support button throughout the app, including on failed setup screens, so you can reach us when you need help
• Longer build timeouts — Increased build timeout to 30 minutes for larger applications that need more time to compile
• Service renaming fixes — Resolved issues that occurred when renaming your services

Not every project needs to be built from source. With Docker image deployments, you can use your existing CI/CD pipeline and just point lowcloud at your registry. And with PostgreSQL support, you can now run full-stack applications without managing database infrastructure yourself.

Custom Build Commands

More flexibility for how your applications get built and deployed.

What's New:

• Advanced build configuration — Specify custom build and serve commands for your applications. Perfect for monorepos, non-standard frameworks, or projects that need special build steps

We also did a major spring cleaning! Removed legacy code, unused dependencies, and fixed numerous linting issues across the entire codebase. The result is a faster, more maintainable platform.

Live Log Streaming

Ever wondered what's happening during a deployment? Now you can watch it live.

What's New:

• Real-time deployment logs — Watch your build and deployment logs stream live as they happen. No more refreshing to check progress
• Color-coded log levels — Logs now display with visual indicators for info, warning, and error messages, making it easier to spot issues at a glance

Debugging deployment issues just got a lot easier. Instead of waiting for a build to complete and then scrolling through logs, you can now watch in real-time and catch problems as they happen.

Monitoring & Transparent Pricing

Know exactly how your applications are performing.

What's New:

• Built-in monitoring — View CPU, memory, and performance metrics for your deployed applications directly in the dashboard
• Transparent pricing — Server selection now shows estimated monthly costs upfront, so you know exactly what you'll pay before you deploy
• Smarter failure handling — Clearer error messages and better recovery options when deployments fail

We've integrated a monitoring stack that runs alongside your applications, collecting metrics without impacting performance. The data is stored securely and displayed in easy-to-read charts right in your dashboard.

Push to Deploy & Drag-and-Drop Config

Deploy automatically and configure faster than ever.

What's New:

• Push to deploy — Connect a branch and your app automatically deploys whenever you push new code. No more manual deploy clicks!
• Drag & drop .env files — Upload environment variables by simply dragging your .env file onto the configuration panel. We'll parse it and add all variables automatically
• GitHub Apps integration — Switched from OAuth to GitHub Apps for more reliable and secure repository connections
• Faster Docker images — Optimized our build process resulting in smaller, faster-deploying container images

Push to deploy transforms your workflow. Make a change, push to your branch, and lowcloud handles the rest. Combined with the .env drag-and-drop feature, setting up new projects is now faster than ever.