[Idea Discussion] A Minimalist Chrome Sidepanel Dashboard for Managing Multi-SolusVM (RackNerd) APIs
by renyb
Hi folks, As a "low-end budget VPS hoarder" who owns 5+ RackNerd instances across different locations, I’m getting tired of logging into multiple NerdVM control panels just to check my monthly bandwidth or reboot a frozen node. Traditional server monitors (like Uptime Kuma) are great, but they require installing heavy agents or keeping a separate backend server running. So, I am currently prototyping a Chrome Sidepanel Extension to solve this specific pain point. Key Features Implemented/Planned: 100% Client-Side & Private: It aggregates your VPS stats directly via the official SolusVM Client API. No third-party servers. Your API Keys/Hashes are stored safely within your browser's local storage (Bring Your Own Key). All-in-One Dashboard: View online status, IP lists, and high-visibility bandwidth progress bars (with over-quota warnings) for all your budget boxes in a single sidebar. Quick Power Actions: One-click to Boot, Reboot, or Shutdown your instances without leaving your current browsing tab. The Monetization Idea: I plan to keep a Free Tier for casual users (managing up to 2-3 VPS). For power users who want unlimited slots and advanced network ping tests, I am thinking of a $9.90 One-Time Lifetime Buyout (No annoying subscriptions!). Since this is my first indie-hacking project for the global market, I am feeling a bit anxious and would love to get some real feedback from the LET community: Do you see yourself using something like this? Is $9.90 Lifetime a fair price point for you? What other features would make you instantly hit the "Pay" button? (e.g., auto-shutdown when bandwidth reaches 95%?) Please drop your thoughts or feature requests below. For anyone who provides feedback in this thread, I will personally DM you a Lifetime Pro license key for FREE once it's launched on the Chrome Web Store. Thanks for your time and happy hosting!