Deploy data apps.
Without the complexity.

Lightbulb.is is a deployment platform built for data scientists. Spin up servers, configure sites, and ship R Shiny apps to the world — all from one simple interface.

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Lightbulb.is — deploy data apps with ease

Lightbulb.is

We focus on the deployment story. You focus on the data story.

Everything you need to deploy

Three simple building blocks. One seamless workflow.

Servers

Servers

Provision cloud servers on Digital Ocean in minutes. Lightbulb handles the configuration so you don't have to touch the command line.

  • One-click server provisioning
  • SSH key management
  • Host multiple sites per server
Sites

Sites

Add websites to your servers with or without a custom domain. Enable HTTPS with a single click using automatic SSL certificates.

  • Custom domains or bare IP
  • Automatic SSL (HTTPS)
  • Host multiple apps per site
Data Apps

Data Apps

Deploy R Shiny applications directly from public GitHub repositories. Supports both classic Shiny apps and Golem-packaged projects.

  • Deploy from GitHub
  • Classic Shiny & Golem support
  • One-click redeploy

How it works

From zero to a live R Shiny app in four steps.

1

Connect your cloud

Add your Digital Ocean API key and SSH key to Lightbulb.

2

Create a server

Pick a server size and let Lightbulb provision and configure it automatically.

3

Add a site

Point your domain at the server, or use the bare IP — with optional SSL.

4

Deploy your app

Paste your GitHub repo URL and deploy your R Shiny app in seconds.