mozilla/awsbox

awsbox is a lightweight DIY Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) built on top of Amazon EC2, designed specifically for deploying Node.js applications. It simplifies the process of setting up and managing VMs by handling tasks like installing web server software, configuring security policies, and enabling git push deployment. awsbox is ideal for developers who want the convenience of PaaS providers like Heroku but require more control and cost-effectiveness, allowing them to run custom software and avoid expensive add-ons.