Remix

Host your full-stack Remix applications with zero configuration, significantly lower costs, and higher performance. Our platform is purpose-built for modern web frameworks, delivering superior performance at a fraction of the price of traditional cloud providers by utilizing our own dedicated servers.

Why sherpa.sh is Perfect for Remix Applications

Massive Cost Savings on Server-Side Rendering

Unlike other platforms that charge premium rates for SSR compute time, sherpa.sh offers flat-rate pricing that makes sense for Remix apps:

Cost Comparison for Typical Remix App:

Monthly Traffic: 500K page loads + 1M API requests

Traditional Cloud Providers:
- Compute time: $180-320/month
- Function invocation fees: $45-80/month
- Bandwidth: $25-40/month
Total: $250-440/month

sherpa.sh:
- Unlimited SSR compute: $0 (included)
- Zero function invocation fees: $0
- Global CDN: $0 (included)
Total: $29/month flat rate

Zero Edge Request Charges

Remix applications generate numerous requests due to their loader and action architecture:

• Each loader call generates a server request
• Form submissions trigger action requests
• Resource routes create additional endpoints

Real-World Impact:

• Remix apps average 15-25 requests per user session
• Other platforms charge $0.40 per million requests
• sherpa.sh: $0 for unlimited requests

Optimized for Remix Architecture

Our infrastructure is specifically tuned for Remix’s unique approach to full-stack React applications:

Server-Side Rendering Performance:

• Pre-warmed Node.js instances across regions
• No cold starts for your server entry points
• Intelligent routing based on geographic proximity

Performance Benchmarks:

SSR response times (95th percentile):
sherpa.sh: 89ms average globally
Traditional VPS: 340ms average
Other serverless: 180ms average (with cold starts)

Quick Start Guide

Get your Remix application deployed in under 3 minutes with automatic configuration detection.

Prerequisites

• Remix v2.7+ project
• Git repository (GitHub)
• Node.js 18+ for local development

Deployment Steps

1. Connect Repository: Link your Git repository to sherpa.sh dashboard
2. Auto-Detection: We automatically detect your Remix configuration and build settings
3. Deploy: Push to your main branch triggers automatic deployment
4. Live: Your app is available at https://your-app.sherpa.software

What You Get Instantly

• Zero Configuration: Works with your existing vite.config.js
• Global CDN: Static assets served from 200+ edge locations
• Automatic HTTPS: SSL certificates provisioned and renewed automatically
• Performance Optimization: Built-in asset optimization and caching
• Flat Rate: No idle costs - only pay for actual usage

Platform Optimizations

Automatic Configuration Enhancements

When you deploy to sherpa.sh, we make minimal but powerful optimizations to maximize performance:

Environment Variables Set Automatically:

NODE_ENV=production
PORT=3000
ORIGIN=https://your-domain.com
PROTOCOL_HEADER=x-forwarded-proto
HOST_HEADER=x-forwarded-host

Asset URL Optimization:

// Your remix.config.js gets enhanced with:
export default {
  // Your existing configuration preserved
  publicPath: "https://your-app.sherpa.software/{hash}/",

  // Benefits:
  // - Global CDN delivery
  // - Instant rollbacks via hash versioning
  // - Long-term caching with cache busting
};

Performance Features

Code Splitting Optimization:

• Remix’s automatic code splitting works perfectly with our HTTP/2 infrastructure
• Route-based chunks load in parallel with zero additional configuration
• Intelligent prefetching for faster navigation

Static Asset Acceleration:

• Automatic Brotli and Gzip compression
• Long-term caching for unchanged files
• Edge caching for <50ms global load times

Caching Strategy:

Cache-Control Headers (automatically applied):
- Static assets (JS, CSS): public, max-age=31536000, immutable
- Server responses: Based on your loader configurations
- API routes: Respect your custom cache headers

Database Integration

Automatic Optimizations:

• Connection pooling tuned for Remix patterns
• Regional database placement matching your deployment
• Environment variable management for database URLs

Managed Databases (optional):

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB

Developer Experience

Local Development Compatibility

Your existing Remix development workflow remains completely unchanged:

# Development (unchanged)
npm run dev

# Build locally (unchanged)
npm run build

# Deploy to sherpa.sh
git push origin main  # Triggers automatic deployment

Build Process Insights

Monitor your deployments in real-time through the dashboard:

• Build Time: Typical Remix builds complete in 60-120 seconds
• Bundle Analysis: See which routes contribute to bundle size
• Deployment Status: Real-time updates on build progress

Monitoring & Debugging

Real-Time Application Logs:

• Live server console output
• Route-specific performance metrics
• Database query timing
• Asset loading performance

Performance Insights:

• Loader execution times per route
• Server response times by geographic region
• CDN cache hit rates
• Bundle size analysis and trends

Configuration Examples

Custom Domain Setup

// In your remix.config.js
export default {
  // Your existing config remains unchanged
  // sherpa.sh automatically handles:
  // - SSL certificate provisioning
  // - DNS configuration
  // - CDN routing
};

Environment-Specific Variables

Set environment variables directly in the sherpa.sh dashboard:

# Production environment
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://...
SESSION_SECRET=your-secret-key
API_KEY=your-api-key

# Staging environment
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://staging...
SESSION_SECRET=staging-secret
API_KEY=staging-api-key

Migration Guide

From Other Platforms

Key Migration Steps:

1. Repository Connection: Link your existing Git repository
2. Environment Variables: Transfer environment variables via dashboard
3. Custom Domain: Configure your production domain
4. Database: Update connection strings if needed

Build Configuration Compatibility

Sherpa.sh works with standard Vite configurations supported by Remix 2.7 and onward.

Enterprise Features

Advanced Performance

• 100% Uptime SLA: Financial backing for service availability
• Custom Edge Logic: Run code at 200+ global locations
• Dedicated Infrastructure: Isolated compute for enterprise workloads

Team Collaboration

• Role-Based Access: Granular deployment permissions
• Audit Logging: Complete deployment history tracking
• Multiple Environments: Staging, production, and custom environments

Support & Monitoring

• 24/7 Monitoring: Automated performance tracking
• Priority Support: Direct access to platform experts
• Custom Integrations: Connect with existing DevOps workflows

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Build Failures:

• Check Node.js version compatibility (18+ required)
• Verify all dependencies are listed in package.json
• Review build logs in deployment dashboard

Route Issues:

• Ensure your routes follow Remix file-based routing conventions
• Check for conflicting route patterns
• Verify loader and action exports are properly configured

Performance Issues:

• Monitor loader execution times in dashboard
• Check database connection region vs deployment region
• Review asset bundle sizes for optimization opportunities

Getting Help

• Documentation: Comprehensive guides in our Documetation
• Support: Join our Discord community

Next Steps

After deploying your first Remix application:

1. Custom Domain: Connect your production domain in the dashboard
2. Environment Variables: Configure secrets and API keys securely
3. Team Access: Invite collaborators with appropriate permissions
4. Monitoring Setup: Configure alerts for performance and errors
5. Database Optimization: Fine-tune connection settings and regions

Ready to deploy your Remix app with better performance and lower costs? Create your free account →