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Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself

A Steam-like public build lab for SaaS escapes, running on Cloudflare Workers, Pages, D1, KV, R2, and Workers AI.

Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself is a self-hosted GitBook/Mailchimp alternative built on Cloudflare (Cache API, D1, KV, Pages, R2). Catalog hosting estimate: ~$5/month, vs a listed SaaS estimate of ~$150/month. Actual cost depends on usage and required plans. Inspect the source and license in the linked repository.

Source & license

Listed license: MIT

License TL;DR

You can use it, change it, self-host it and sell it. Keep the original copyright and license notice with copies of the code. You don’t have to publish your changes. The authors don’t promise it will work.

Explain MIT in plain English →

Summary of the main license. Separate packages and assets can have different terms.

Inspect repository ↗

Repository owner

@cloudsteading

See the upstream repository for the original creator and contributors.

Listing managed by flindev.

Cloudflare hosting

Catalog estimate: ~$5/mo

Free tiers have usage limits. Required plans and external services may add costs.

Check current pricing ↗
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Notion
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Product Hunt
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ReadMe
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→ Cache API + D1 + KV
Typeform
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→ Cache API + D1 + KV

How it works

The shape of Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself on Cloudflare, and how it stacks up against the rented tools it replaces.

Architecture

Catalog diagram. Check the upstream deployment guide for the current implementation.

View upstream source ↗
Public interface
Domains2
cloudsteading.com
www.cloudsteading.com
Routes6
GET
/directory
browse builds
GET
/projects/:owner/:repo
build page
GET
/alternatives/:saas
SaaS landing
GET
/submit
auth-gated form
POST
/api/vote
cast a vote
POST
/api/import/github
AI-assisted import
↓
App
Cloudsteading app
entry
Astro SSR on Workers / Pages
renderauthsubmitimportsubscribemoderate
↓
AI-assisted importDirectory catalogMagic linkModeration queueOpen graph imagesRSS feedSubmission flow

Catalog notes

The upstream README has not been imported for this listing. Read the repository on GitHub ↗

Cloudsteading lists its own loadout

Cloudsteading is the site you are looking at: a public directory, media surface, and build lab for replacing rented SaaS with small Cloudflare-native systems.

It deliberately includes itself in the catalog so people can inspect the infrastructure behind the platform.

Architecture

  • Astro + Cloudflare adapter — server-rendered pages deployed to the Workers runtime.
  • Pages / Workers — the web app, routing, API endpoints, and server-side rendering.
  • D1 — canonical data for targets, builds, primitives, tags, subscribers, drafts, moderation, and news.
  • KV — session storage and small fast-moving state.
  • R2 — media bucket for screenshots, future stream assets, and generated build artifacts.
  • Workers AI — used for GitHub import and future teardown assistance.
  • Cache API — edge caching for public catalog pages and generated assets.

What it replaces

The platform replaces pieces of a hosted CMS, directory builder, form backend, newsletter capture tool, and lightweight community voting system.

What it does not replace

It is not trying to be a full CMS, full video platform, full email platform, or hosted SaaS marketplace. Those may remain external until the owned version is worth building.

Why this belongs here

Every Cloudsteading entry should answer the same question: what is the target, what is the loadout, what did it cost, and what do you lose by owning it?

This entry is the reference implementation for that model.

Frequently asked about Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself

What is Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself?+

Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself is a self-hosted GitBook/Mailchimp alternative built on the Cloudflare developer platform. A Steam-like public build lab for SaaS escapes, running on Cloudflare Workers, Pages, D1, KV, R2, and Workers AI.

What does Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself replace?+

Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself is listed as an alternative to GitBook, Mailchimp, Notion, Product Hunt, ReadMe, Typeform. Compare the features and tradeoffs before migrating.

What Cloudflare primitives does Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself use?+

Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself is built on Cache API, D1, KV, Pages, R2, Turnstile, Workers, Workers AI.

How much does Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself cost to run?+

The catalog estimate is approximately $5/month. This is not a verified hosting quote. Cloudflare free tiers have usage limits; required plans, storage, and external services can add costs. Check the repository deployment guide and current Cloudflare pricing.

Is Cloudsteading, the directory that lists itself open source?+

The catalog lists MIT as the license. Confirm the license file in https://github.com/cloudsteading/cloudstead before using or redistributing the code; a repository link alone does not establish an open-source license.

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