I built a self-hosted cloud that installs in ONE command (Nextcloud alternative)

Source: Dev.to

Overview

Tired of paying for Google Drive or Dropbox? Cloud Shakes is an open‑source, self‑hosted private cloud — your files, your server, your rules.

• Website: https://shakes.es
• Docs: https://docs.shakes.es

Think Nextcloud, but with a modern stack and a setup that actually makes sense. File storage, office suite, notes, calendar — everything in one place, installed in under 5 minutes.

curl -fsSL https://shakes.es/install | sudo bash

PostgreSQL, S3, SSL, credentials — all configured automatically.

Comparison with Nextcloud

Pain points with Nextcloud

• Hours wrestling with PHP dependencies
• Manual database setup
• XML configuration hell
• Security hardening headaches

Cloud Shakes reality

• One command → Everything works
• Modern stack → No legacy PHP
• Auto‑generated secure credentials
• Production‑ready out of the box

Technology Stack

• Frontend: Next.js (TypeScript)
• Backend: Prisma, PostgreSQL, Docker, Docker Compose
• Storage: MinIO (S3‑compatible)
• Security: JWT auth, Auto‑SSL, Rate limiting, Zod validation, Audit logs

No PHP. No XML files. Just clean, readable code.

Key Features

• Clean, modern dashboard with storage stats, recent activity, and quick access
• Drag‑and‑drop uploads, real‑time progress, secure sharing links
• Built‑in document editing, notes, and calendar — no extra apps needed
• JWT authentication, CSP & Helmet security headers, file‑type validation, filename sanitization

Installation

Standard one‑command install

curl -fsSL https://shakes.es/install | sudo bash

The installer will guide you through a fully automated setup in just a few minutes.

With Cloudflare Tunnel (zero port forwarding)

curl -fsSL https://shakes.es/install | sudo bash
# → Choose: Cloudflare Tunnel option during the interactive wizard

What the Installer Handles

Why Choose Cloud Shakes?

Incredibly Easy

• Single‑command installation — no manual setup required
• Interactive wizard guides you through every step
• Auto‑generates secure credentials for you
• Zero configuration — works out of the box

Enterprise‑Grade Security

• JWT authentication with secure token management
• Rate limiting on all critical endpoints
• Input validation with Zod
• CSP & Helmet security headers
• File‑type validation & filename sanitization
• Audit logs for all administrative actions

Modern Architecture

• Next.js 15 with TypeScript
• Prisma ORM for type‑safe database access
• Dockerized services for easy deployment and scaling

Get Started

Visit the website or documentation to learn more and start building your own self‑hosted cloud:

• Website: https://shakes.es
• Documentation: https://docs.shakes.es