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

1. Write in MDX with frontmatter metadata
2. Auto-generates OG images on deploy
3. RSS feed updates automatically
4. 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

1. Automate the boring stuff first. If you do it twice, script it.
2. Use AI as a force multiplier, not a crutch. It handles boilerplate; you handle decisions.
3. Keep costs predictable. Free tiers are powerful but set alerts.
4. Document your systems. Future-you will thank present-you.
5. 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.