Why Nexlayer Exists
With AI, building an app is easy now.AI writes code.
Designs UIs.
Connects APIs.
In minutes, you have something that looks and feels real.
But the second you try to ship it — everything breaks.
Getting it live — truly live,
production-ready,
scalable — is still broken.
Most tools were designed for development, not delivery.
They assume you're testing, not shipping.
They generate beautiful code —
then leave you stranded.
Wiring up the backend.
The database.
The AI model…Alone.
That’s where momentum dies.
Where ideas stall.
Where creators burn out before launch.
Nexlayer exists to fix that.
Not just another PaaS.
An execution layer where agents ship & scale any app.
Machine-readable. Agent-native. Engineered for scale.
No boilerplate.
No dead ends.
No busywork.
Just a clear path from prototype to product.
You define what your app is.
We handle the rest — infrastructure, scale, services — instantly.
Because execution is everything.
Ideas are cheap. Execution wins. The future belongs to those who ship fast.
Full-Stack Control
Run frontend, backend, databases, queues, vector stores, and AI models — all in one deployment.
Container-Native
Deploy any Docker image from any public or private registry.
Always-Live Apps
No cold starts. Your pods are always up and ready for traffic — just like real production infra should be.
AI Agent Ready
Purpose-built for autonomous agents to programmatically deploy, extend, claim, and manage cloud apps.
Persistent Environments
Claim and extend live environments in real-time — great for staging, previews, or AI-generated infra.
Production-Grade by Default
Robust networking, process isolation, and smart autoscaling come standard. What's considered 'enterprise' on other platforms is just 'default' on Nexlayer.
Declarative Deployments
Define your entire stack in a single YAML file. No complex configuration required.
Instant Scaling
Scale your applications automatically based on demand without any manual intervention.
AI-Optimized
Purpose-built for AI applications with GPU support and optimized resource allocation.
Persistent Storage
Built-in volume management for databases and stateful applications.
CI/CD Integration
Seamlessly integrate with your existing CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
CLI & API
Powerful CLI and API for automation and programmatic control.
Get Started in 3 Steps
Follow this simple guide to deploy your first application on Nexlayer.
Create your nexlayer.yaml file
Define your application structure in a simple YAML file. This describes your pods, images, and configuration.
Postgres DB
Database server
Express API
Backend API server
React UI
Frontend user interface
💡Tip: The YAML file defines your entire application stack. Pods can communicate with each other using podname.pod DNS naming.
Deploy your application
Choose your preferred deployment method: GUI, CLI, or API.
# Install the Nexlayer CLI curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nexlayer/nexlayer-cli/main/direct_install.sh | bash # Navigate to your app directory cd my-app # assuming you've already created your app # Initialize Nexlayer configuration nexlayer init # Deploy your application nexlayer deploy
Access your application
Once deployed, your application is accessible via a unique URL. You can also configure custom domains.
🔒Note: All applications are deployed with HTTPS by default. Custom domains can be configured in the dashboard.
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