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[Idea Discussion] A Minimalist Chrome Sidepanel Dashboard for Managing Multi-SolusVM (RackNerd) APIs
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!
Comments
I have like 50+ vps's so to me this sounds like a very interesting project.
Is there any way I can test it?
Sorry for the late reply, timezone difference! 🌍
Hi @rcy026, wow, 50+ VPSs! You are exactly the power user I designed this for! Managing that many control panels must be a nightmare. 😂
By the way, out of curiosity, are most of your 50+ boxes with RackNerd, or are you mixed with other providers (like CloudCone, etc.)? If they share similar SolusVM APIs, I can make sure the extension supports all of them for you!
I am currently polishing the MVP (ensuring smooth performance and rock-solid privacy for local storage with large-scale data like yours).
I would love to have you as my very first Alpha/Beta tester! I will shoot you a PM with a download link as soon as the test build is ready.
And of course, a Lifetime Pro license key is 100% reserved for you! Stay tuned! 🚀
The vps's are spread amongst a lot of providers, but I have a few RackNerds as well.
I could figure out which ones use SolusVM, it would be a good test to see how it works with other providers.
That's fantastic news! A generic SolusVM dashboard that works across different budget providers is actually a much better and bigger goal. 🌟
As long as they use the standard SolusVM Client API (the endpoints look like https://vps-panel-url/api/client/command.php), this extension will handle them flawlessly. RackNerd just happens to be a perfect starting point.
I’ve already started drafting the core architecture and UI framework this weekend. I'm focusing heavily on making the multi-provider list view super clean and compact.
I’ll keep you posted here once the Alpha build is ready for you to throw those various nodes at it. Thanks for helping out, mate! 🚀
Update: The Alpha MVP is ready! 🚀
Hey guys, especially @rcy026 ! I spent the last couple of days sweating over the code and I've officially finished the Alpha build.
What's inside the MVP:
Compact List View: Designed specifically for power users (smooth scrolling, handles tons of nodes gracefully).
Core Power Actions: One-click Refresh, Reboot, and Shutdown directly from the sidebar. No more logging into 50 separate panels.
Localization: Native English & Simplified Chinese support.
100% Privacy: All SolusVM API Keys and Hashes are stored locally in your browser's secure storage (chrome.storage.local). Zero third-party servers involved.
How to Download & Test:
You can download the Alpha build directly from the link below:
📦 Download Alpha v0.1.0 (.zip)
https://github.com/bingege2025/SolusVM-Sidebar-Dashboard/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
⚠️ Quick Note for Installation: After unzipping the file, please make sure you load the inner folder (the one directly containing manifest.json) when using Chrome's "Load unpacked" in Developer Mode.
@rcy026 Please throw your RackNerd (and other SolusVM) boxes at it, and let me know if it blows up or works beautifully!
Looking forward to your brutal feedback, mates! 🔥
Sorry, I took a quick look at the code and there seems to be chinese everywhere, this is not for me.
Hi @rcy026, thank you so much for taking a look at the code and being brutally honest! You are 100% right to be cautious. When it comes to managing server API keys, code transparency and security mean everything.
I took your feedback very seriously and just completed a thorough cleanup of the entire codebase.
What I’ve done just now:
Removed all Chinese comments, logs, and variables. Every single line of code, comment, and console output is now 100% in English.
Fully refactored the project to use a proper internationalization (i18n) locales structure, completely separating language assets from the core logic.
The extension remains completely open-source, lightweight, and runs strictly locally inside your browser. I’d love for you to re-audit the updated repository whenever you have a moment!
Here is the updated clean source link (please copy and paste it into your browser):
https://github.com/bingege2025/SolusVM-Sidebar-Dashboard/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Thanks again for helping me make this project better and more secure for the entire community! 🤝