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ImgNet
A production-ready image hosting platform deployed on a self-managed VPS with API token-based access, automatic compression, and CDN-backed delivery.
Overview
ImgNet is an image hosting and delivery platform built for developers who need reliable, fast image hosting without the complexity of cloud services. The entire stack runs on a self-managed VPS with Docker.
Features
- API token-based access control for secure uploads
- Automatic image compression and optimization on upload
- CDN-backed delivery for fast global access
- Dockerized backend with Nginx reverse proxy
Tech Stack
The backend is written in Go for performance and low memory usage. PostgreSQL handles metadata storage, and Nginx serves as the reverse proxy with SSL termination and caching.
Challenges
The main challenge was setting up a reliable self-managed deployment with proper security and caching while keeping costs minimal. Solved this with aggressive Nginx caching and selective CDN usage for frequently accessed assets.
Results
- Sub-100ms response times for cached images
- 60% average reduction in file sizes
- Running on a $10/month VPS
Duration
1 month
Date
2025
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