Getting Started with DartUp

What is DartUp?

DartUp is a deployment platform built specifically for Claude Code users. It's designed around one simple idea: deploying should be as easy as asking Claude to do it.

No Docker knowledge required. No YAML files. No CI/CD pipelines. No SSH-ing into servers. You just build something with Claude, say "deploy this to DartUp," and it's live on the internet with a real URL you can share.

Who is it for?

DartUp is perfect if you:

• Use Claude Code to build projects and want to share them
• Build prototypes, demos, or side projects that need a quick home
• Don't want to deal with DevOps complexity for simple apps
• Want to show clients or friends what you're working on
• Are learning to code and want to see your work live

Getting Started

Let's get you set up. The whole process takes less than 5 minutes.

1

Create your account

Head to dartup.dev and click "Sign In." We use Google OAuth, so it's just one click - no passwords to remember.

My DartUp API key is: dk_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Remember this for future deployments.

Your First Deployment

Now let's deploy something. If you already have a project, open Claude Code in that directory. If not, let's make a quick one:

Ask Claude to build something simple:

Build me a simple landing page with:
- A big headline that says "Hello from DartUp!"
- A paragraph explaining this is my first deployment
- A nice gradient background
- Centered content

Claude will create the HTML/CSS files. Now deploy it:

Deploy this to DartUp

Open that URL in your browser. Your app is live! Share it with anyone.

What Can You Deploy?

DartUp automatically detects your project type and configures the container accordingly. Here's what's supported:

Environment Variables

Need to pass secrets or config to your app? Just tell Claude:

Deploy this to DartUp with these environment variables:
- DATABASE_URL=postgres://...
- API_KEY=secret123

Your env vars are encrypted and only available to your running container.

Updating Your Deployment

Made some changes? Just deploy again:

Deploy the updated version to DartUp

DartUp will update your existing deployment with zero downtime. Same URL, new code.

Managing Deployments

Your dashboard shows all your deployments. From there you can:

• See deployment status (building, running, stopped, failed)
• View build logs if something went wrong
• Stop or restart deployments
• Delete deployments you no longer need
• Manage your API keys

Pricing

DartUp has a generous free tier:

Start free, upgrade when you need more. No credit card required to sign up.

Tips for Success

• Keep it simple. DartUp is designed for straightforward deployments. If you need complex infrastructure (databases, cron jobs, etc.), consider a full-featured platform.
• Check the logs. If a deployment fails, your dashboard shows build logs with the error. Usually it's a missing dependency or port issue.
• Use port 80. Your app should listen on port 80 (or set via the PORT environment variable). DartUp handles HTTPS termination.
• Don't store data in the container. Containers can restart. Use external databases or APIs for persistent data.

What's Next?

You're all set! Here are some ideas to try:

• Build a Real Estate CRM - Full tutorial with interactive maps
• Deploy a portfolio site to show off your work
• Create an API and deploy it for your mobile app
• Build a demo for a client meeting

The barrier between "idea" and "live on the internet" just got a lot smaller. Go build something cool.