Hey everyone! I'm a full-stack dev who recently explored no-code tools like Make and Zapier for a side project. I loved how quick and simple it was to set up automations with different triggers like RSS feeds, webhooks, and scheduling, basically like cron jobs but without the typical hassle. As a developer, though, I find these tools are often really aimed at non-coders, which can be a bit frustrating.
I'm looking for a solution where I can just drop small Python or JS scripts and easily wire up triggers or cron jobs to run them automatically. I've mostly avoided dealing with the complexity of larger infrastructures like AWS Lambda or older platforms like PythonAnywhere.
So, does anyone know of a modern, developer-friendly platform specifically designed for running small scripts with scheduling and event triggers? I'm searching for something that sits between "Zapier for non-coders" and a full serverless setup requiring IAM roles and Docker images. I've found some threads about this but haven't stumbled upon a smooth solution for managing multiple little projects or scripts. Would love to hear your suggestions!
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I always wished Power Automate would support Python scripts. Thankfully, I've got access to Linux VMs where I can set up cron jobs!
Many people swear by Jenkins for similar use cases. It really depends on whether you need it to be accessible to the public or just for personal projects.
You can use Zapier to run Python code, but I'd also recommend checking out Fly.io; they have a bunch of tutorials that might help you get started.
That's a great idea! But I feel like it isn’t super flexible for this purpose. Appreciate the suggestion!
Check out a project I built called seenode. It might be exactly what you need, and I can help you with the setup if you're interested!
Are you really the creator of seenode? It sounds like it could be a perfect fit!
Have you tried Railway? It’s a cool platform that feels a bit like Heroku and Render, but I think it’s meant for larger scale deployments.
Thanks for the suggestion! I feel like it's more suited for things on a larger scale, though. I really just want something simple for quick deployments of small scripts without needing to set up a whole framework.
Jenkins does seem a bit too heavy for what I'm aiming for.