The Solopreneur Tech Stack: Tools and Systems for One-Person Operations
Running 100+ projects solo isn't about working harder — it's about building systems that multiply your output. Here's the exact stack and workflow I use.
Core Development
Editor & AI
- VS Code with GitHub Copilot for daily coding
- Cursor for complex refactoring sessions
- Onlook for rapid UI prototyping
Deployment
- Vercel for all frontend deployments (zero-config, instant rollbacks)
- Cloudflare for DNS, Workers, and edge computing
- GitHub Actions for CI/CD on non-Vercel projects
Infrastructure as Code
MCP Servers
I use Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to give my AI tools access to real infrastructure:
- Cloudflare MCP — Deploy workers, manage DNS, query analytics
- Vercel MCP — Check deployments, manage environment variables
- GitHub MCP — Create issues, review PRs, search repos
- Leantime MCP — Track tasks and project milestones
Database
- Supabase for PostgreSQL (auth, realtime, storage)
- Cloudflare D1 for edge SQLite databases
- Upstash Redis for caching and rate limiting
Automation Layer
Daily Briefings
Every morning, an automated briefing compiles:
- Analytics from all properties
- GitHub activity and PR reviews
- Deployment status across Vercel
- Error logs and uptime reports
Content Pipeline
- Write in MDX with frontmatter metadata
- Auto-generates OG images on deploy
- RSS feed updates automatically
- Social sharing links pre-configured
Analytics & Monitoring
- Vercel Analytics — Core Web Vitals per deployment
- Google Analytics 4 — Cross-property traffic analysis
- Cloudflare Analytics — Edge-level request data
- Custom health checks — Automated uptime monitoring
The Productivity Multiplier
The real power isn't any single tool — it's how they connect:
Idea → AI-assisted prototype → Deploy to Vercel →
Monitor via analytics → Iterate based on data →
Automate repetitive tasks via MCP → Ship faster
Cost Breakdown
Most of my stack is free or nearly free:
- Vercel Hobby/Pro — $0-20/month
- Cloudflare — $0-5/month
- Supabase Free Tier — $0/month
- GitHub — $0/month
- Domain names — ~$10-15/year each
Total infrastructure cost for 100+ projects: under $50/month.
Lessons Learned
- Automate the boring stuff first. If you do it twice, script it.
- Use AI as a force multiplier, not a crutch. It handles boilerplate; you handle decisions.
- Keep costs predictable. Free tiers are powerful but set alerts.
- Document your systems. Future-you will thank present-you.
- Ship imperfectly. A deployed MVP beats a perfect plan.
The solopreneur's advantage isn't speed — it's focus. Build systems that protect your attention and amplify your impact.