AlfredOS v1.1 - AI-First Business OS for solopreneurs

Deploy your complete business operating system in 60 seconds. AlfredOS replaces $1,000+/month in SaaS subscriptions with a single, self-hosted AI agent that manages your entire business workflow. Alfred comes with preinstalled integration to your apps so you can enjoy using these tools via prompts straight away.

What is AlfredOS?

AlfredOS is a revolutionary business-in-a-box solution created by David Szabo-Stuban that combines:

• 🤖 AI Agent - Pre-configured LibreChat fork with custom deep integration
• 🔧 Workflow Automation - Built-in n8n for complex business processes
• 📊 Data Management - NocoDB as your Airtable alternative
• 📅 Scheduling - Cal.com integration
• 🎯 And More - Continuously expanding tool suite

Quick Deploy (< 1 minute)

Prerequisites

You'll need three API keys:

1. LICENSE_KEY - Purchase from David's Gumroad
2. OPENAI_API_KEY - Get from OpenAI Platform
3. RAILWAY_TOKEN - Generate in your Railway account settings

One-Click Deployment

1. Click the button above
2. Add your three API keys when prompted
3. Deploy! Your AlfredOS instance will be live in ~60 seconds
4. AlfredOS creates admin accounts to some tools. If you want to use the apps directly, use the following credentials (you should change them later):

user: [email protected]
pwd: Alfred2025!

Post-Deployment Setup

Once deployed, your AlfredOS dashboard will be available at the public domain of the "Alfred" service.

https://[your-app-name].railway.app

What Makes AlfredOS Different?

• Save $1,000+/month - Replace Airtable, Zapier, Calendly, and more
• Own Your Data - Everything runs on your infrastructure
• AI-First Design - Natural language control of all business operations
• No Vendor Lock-in - Full source code access with your license
• Active Community - 7,100+ Lumberjack subscribers building together

Deploy and Host

AlfredOS is designed to run on Railway's modern infrastructure, providing a seamless deployment experience with automatic scaling, SSL certificates, and zero-downtime deployments. The template handles all the complex configuration so you can focus on running your business.

About Hosting

Railway provides enterprise-grade hosting with:

• Automatic SSL - Secure HTTPS for all your services
• Global CDN - Fast access from anywhere in the world
• Auto-scaling - Grows with your business needs
• Persistent Storage - Your data is safely stored and backed up
• Custom Domains - Use your own domain names
• Team Collaboration - Invite team members as you grow

Typical hosting costs start at $5-20/month depending on usage, replacing $1,000+/month in SaaS subscriptions.

Why Deploy

Deploy AlfredOS to:

• Escape SaaS Prison - Stop paying hundreds per month for tools you don't fully use
• Own Your Business Data - No more data hostage situations when services shut down
• Customize Everything - Full source code access means unlimited modifications
• Scale on Your Terms - Add users and features without per-seat pricing
• Maintain Privacy - Your business data never leaves your infrastructure

Common Use Cases

AlfredOS powers businesses across industries:

🎯 Solopreneurs & Freelancers

• Manage client projects through natural language
• Automate invoicing and follow-ups
• Track time and expenses in NocoDB
• Schedule meetings without back-and-forth

📈 Content Creators

• Publish to Ghost blog via AI commands
• Automate social media workflows with n8n
• Track content performance metrics
• Manage sponsorship deals and deadlines

🛍️ E-commerce Operators

• Sync inventory across platforms
• Automate order processing workflows
• Generate reports with simple prompts
• Handle customer service inquiries

🏢 Small Agencies

• Coordinate team tasks through Alfred
• Build client dashboards in NocoDB
• Automate reporting workflows
• Manage resource allocation

Environment Variables

The template automatically configures these for you:

Dependencies for

AlfredOS integrates with multiple services to provide a complete business operating system:

Deployment Dependencies

• PostgreSQL - Primary database for all services (auto-provisioned)
• Redis - Caching and queue management (auto-provisioned)
• Docker - Container runtime (handled by Railway)
• Node.js 20+ - Runtime for n8n and other services
• Python 3.11+ - For AI model integrations

All dependencies are automatically managed by Railway's build system. You don't need to install or configure anything manually.

Included Tools

Current v1.1 includes:

• Alfred - Your business command center, based on LibreChat
• n8n - Workflow automation
• NocoDB - Database and spreadsheets
• Ghost - Blogging

Coming soon:

• Webstudio (Webflow alternative)
• Frappe (Course platform)
• Much more!

Support & Community

• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 📚 Blog: lumberjack.so

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

Deployment fails

• Ensure all three API keys are correctly entered
• Check your Railway account has sufficient resources

AI agent not responding

• Verify your OpenAI API key has credits
• Check the LibreChat logs in Railway dashboard

Can't access dashboard

• Wait 2-3 minutes after deployment for services to initialize
• Check Railway logs for any error messages

The Anti-SaaS Movement

Join thousands of solopreneurs taking back control of their business tools. No more subscription fatigue, data hostage situations, or feature removals. With AlfredOS, you own everything.

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