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digitalocean

Provision and manage DigitalOcean Droplets and App Platform instances.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#serverless#runtime#digitalocean#droplet#compute#app platform
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kellyclaudeai/cora --skill digitalocean-kellyclaudeai
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Skill: digitalocean
Source: https://github.com/kellyclaudeai/cora/tree/main/skills/digitalocean
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kellyclaudeai/cora --skill digitalocean-kellyclaudeai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for dedicated, long-running compute resources that exceed the limitations of standard serverless environments like Next.js or Vercel.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • External Runtimes: Provision and manage DigitalOcean Droplets or App Platform instances.
  • Use Cases: Ideal for always-on worker processes, persistent WebSocket servers, real-time game loops, or any task requiring dedicated CPU/RAM beyond serverless capabilities.

Quick Start

Use the digitalocean skill to provision a new droplet named 'my-service' in the 'nyc3' region with Ubuntu 24.04.

Frequently Asked Questions about digitalocean

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I deploy an always-on worker process that exceeds standard serverless limits?▼

To deploy an always-on worker process exceeding standard serverless limits, provision a dedicated DigitalOcean Droplet or App Platform instance. This provides persistent CPU and RAM resources required for continuous workloads. Use the digitalocean skill to provision a new droplet in your desired region with Ubuntu.

What's the best way to run a persistent WebSocket server without serverless timeouts?▼

Running a persistent WebSocket server without serverless timeouts requires provisioning dedicated compute resources like DigitalOcean Droplets. This approach bypasses default serverless execution limits by providing an external runtime with dedicated resources, ensuring stable and continuous connections for real-time applications.

Can I use DigitalOcean App Platform for heavy compute jobs requiring dedicated resources?▼

Yes, you can use DigitalOcean App Platform for heavy compute jobs requiring dedicated resources. The platform provisions external runtimes that operate beyond default serverless capabilities, supplying dedicated CPU and RAM for demanding tasks like real-time game loops or persistent servers.

Does provisioning DigitalOcean Droplets through this method require an API access token?▼

Provisioning DigitalOcean Droplets requires a DIGITALOCEAN_ACCESS_TOKEN for API interactions. This token authorizes the skill to create and manage external runtimes, while optionally utilizing doctl for CLI management alongside the API.

When do I need an external runtime instead of using standard serverless compute?▼

You need an external runtime instead of standard serverless compute when workloads demand always-on execution, persistent servers, or heavy compute resources exceeding default limitations. Dedicated DigitalOcean resources provide the necessary CPU and RAM for continuous processes like real-time game loops.

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