How much can I save using Hetzner instead of AWS?

Users typically see 50-80% savings. Small applications can run for approximately $12/month on Hetzner compared to $25-$60/month on AWS or Vercel.

Does this skill support managed databases?

Yes, it can provision managed Postgres and MySQL instances or set up self-hosted databases for maximum cost efficiency.

Does it handle SSL and domain configuration?

Yes, the skill automates SSL certificate generation via Let's Encrypt and provides guidance for DNS configuration through Cloudflare or Hetzner DNS.

Which infrastructure tools does it use?

It primarily generates Terraform configurations but also supports Pulumi for teams that prefer TypeScript-native infrastructure management.

Is my Hetzner API token secure?

Yes, the skill includes a mandatory security check that ensures tokens are stored in a gitignored .env file and never committed to your source code.

Hetzner Cloud Provisioner

Name: Hetzner Cloud Provisioner
Author: anton-abyzov

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Deployment & DevOps

Provisions budget-friendly infrastructure on Hetzner Cloud using Terraform and Pulumi for production-ready SaaS deployments.

About

The Hetzner Cloud Provisioner skill automates the creation and deployment of cost-effective infrastructure, serving as a high-value alternative to more expensive providers like AWS or Vercel. It analyzes application requirements to generate tailored Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) configurations for server instances, managed databases, and SSL certificates while ensuring security through mandatory API token validation. Ideal for developers looking to scale SaaS products on a budget, it handles everything from Docker containerization and networking to GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, enabling full production environments for as little as $10-$15 per month.

Key Features

CI/CD pipeline generation via GitHub Actions for seamless deployments
Support for CX11, CX21, and CX31 server instances and managed databases
Integrated production setup including Let's Encrypt SSL and Docker deployment
13 GitHub stars
Automated Terraform and Pulumi code generation for Hetzner Cloud resources
Built-in security protocols for API token management and .env protection

Use Cases

Launching a Next.js or Node.js SaaS application for under $15/month
Automating production-grade DevOps workflows for small-to-medium startups
Migrating high-cost AWS or Vercel workloads to budget-friendly EU-based infrastructure

About

Key Features

CI/CD pipeline generation via GitHub Actions for seamless deployments
Support for CX11, CX21, and CX31 server instances and managed databases
Integrated production setup including Let's Encrypt SSL and Docker deployment
13 GitHub stars
Automated Terraform and Pulumi code generation for Hetzner Cloud resources
Built-in security protocols for API token management and .env protection

Use Cases

Launching a Next.js or Node.js SaaS application for under $15/month
Automating production-grade DevOps workflows for small-to-medium startups
Migrating high-cost AWS or Vercel workloads to budget-friendly EU-based infrastructure