# Digitalocean

> DigitalOcean cloud platform with droplets. Use for simple cloud.

- Skill: `g1joshi/digitalocean` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add g1joshi/digitalocean`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/g1joshi/digitalocean/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: G1Joshi (https://skillmd.com/u/g1joshi)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/g1joshi/digitalocean

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# DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean (DO) focuses on simplicity and developer experience. In 2025, it has expanded into **Managed AI** (GenAI Platform) and robust PaaS offerings (App Platform).

## When to Use

- **Startups / SMBs**: Predictable pricing, simple UI, no "cloud shock" bills.
- **Simple VM Hosting**: Droplets are the gold standard for "Just give me a VPS".
- **Managed K8s**: DOKS is a very affordable compliant Kubernetes service.

## Core Concepts

### Droplets

Virtual Private Servers (Linux VMs).

### App Platform

PaaS (Platform as a Service). Point it to a GitHub repo, and it builds/deploys/scales your app.

### Spaces

S3-compatible Object Storage with a built-in CDN.

## Best Practices (2025)

**Do**:

- **Use VPC**: Isolate your Droplets and Managed Databases in a private network (enabled by default in new projects).
- **Use Cloud Firewalls**: Block all ports except what you need.
- **Use App Platform**: For web apps, avoid managing Droplets. Let DO handle the OS patching and scaling.

**Don't**:

- **Don't ignore backups**: Enable automatic backups for Droplets and Databases.

## References

- [DigitalOcean Documentation](https://docs.digitalocean.com/)