Devlog: FridgeChef AI — Version 1.5.0 (24/7 Cloud Deployment Update) 🚀☁️

Date: July 18, 2026
Developer: Kingnawaz786
Tech Stack: Node.js, Git, Nest (Hack Club Cloud), systemd

📝 Overview

Version 1.5.0 marks the transition of FridgeChef AI from a local development environment into a fully production-ready, cloud-hosted instance. We deployed the bot directly to Nest and configured it as a managed background daemon using systemd.

The bot is now fully online 24/7 and no longer relies on local terminals staying open!

🚀 Key Deployment Accomplishments

1. Production Hosting on Nest

Web SSH Access: Connected to Nest’s Debian Linux servers via Git Bash to configure and install dependencies.
Environment Provisioning: Installed the latest Node.js LTS (v24.x), Git, and essential dependencies on the remote server.
Environment Variables Setup: Created a secure remote .env containing Slack Socket Mode credentials (SLACK_BOT_TOKEN, SLACK_APP_TOKEN) and the GROQ_API_KEY.

2. Built for Reliability (systemd Service)

Created a custom service configuration file at /etc/systemd/system/slackbot.service.
Configured the service to automatically boot on server start, survive sudden crashes, and retry connections every 5 seconds.
Configured WorkingDirectory and ExecStart targeting the verified app.js entry point.

FridgeChef AI is now fully operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving recipes and nutrition advice directly to Slack users.