shipshitdev/ec2-backend-deployer
bundles/infrastructure/skills/ec2-backend-deployer/SKILL.md
Deploys backend applications to EC2 instances using Docker, GitHub Actions CI/CD, and Tailscale for secure SSH access. Activates when setting up EC2 deployment pipelines, configuring container registries, or wiring automated deploys for NestJS, Next.js, or Express backends.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- ec2-backend-deployer
- description:
- Deploys backend applications to EC2 instances using Docker, GitHub Actions CI/CD, and Tailscale for secure SSH access. Activates when setting up EC2 deployment pipelines, configuring container registries, or wiring automated deploys for NestJS, Next.js, or Express backends.
- disable-model-invocation:
- true
- version:
- 1.0.1
- tags:
- ec2, deployment, backend
EC2 Backend Deployer
When to Use
Use when you're:
- Setting up CI/CD for backend deployment to EC2
- Configuring Docker-based deployments
- Implementing automated deployment pipelines
- Deploying NestJS, Next.js, or Express backends
- Setting up container registries and image management
- Configuring secure EC2 access (Tailscale)
Quick Workflow
- Dockerfile: Multi-stage build (base → builder → production)
- Registry: GitHub Container Registry (ghcr.io) recommended
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions with Tailscale for secure SSH
- Deploy: Docker Compose on EC2 with health checks
- Verify: Health endpoint + deployment verification
Key Components
Docker
- Multi-stage builds for smaller images
- Non-root user for security
- HEALTHCHECK for container orchestration
- BuildKit secrets for sensitive data
GitHub Actions
docker/build-push-actionfor image buildingtailscale/github-actionfor secure accessappleboy/ssh-actionfor deployment
EC2
- Docker Compose v2 required
- Health check verification
- Rollback procedures
References
- Full guide: Dockerfile, CI/CD workflow, deployment, troubleshooting
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