Kilo (Roo Code) + Hostwares: Deploy Your AI-Built App with GitHub Webhooks
AI-powered coding tools can help you build applications faster. With Kilo (Roo Code), you can work on your application inside an AI-assisted coding environment and use GitHub to manage your project.
With Hostwares, you can connect your project workflow to hosting and automatically keep your deployed application updated through GitHub-based deployment.
This guide explains how to go from your Kilo-built project to a live application on Hostwares.
Step 1: Build Your Application with Kilo (Roo Code)
Start by creating or editing your application using Kilo (Roo Code).
Build your pages, features, and functionality, then test the project locally to make sure everything works correctly.
Once your project is ready, save the code in a Git repository.
Step 2: Push Your Project to GitHub
Create a new repository on GitHub if you do not already have one.
Then push your Kilo project to the repository.
Your GitHub repository will become the source for your Hostwares deployment.
Before continuing, make sure the repository contains all the required project files.
Step 3: Choose a Hostwares Hosting Plan
Visit the Hostwares website and open the Hosting section.
Choose a hosting plan that matches your application's requirements.
Click Get Started or Buy Now and complete the checkout process.
Step 4: Open Your Hostwares Dashboard
Log in to your Hostwares account and open the Dashboard.
Find the deployment or application hosting section where you can connect your GitHub project.
Step 5: Connect Your GitHub Repository
Select the option to connect or deploy from GitHub.
Authorize the required GitHub access and select the repository containing your Kilo-built application.
Choose the correct branch, such as main, if your project uses a specific deployment branch.
Step 6: Configure Your Deployment
Before deploying, review your project settings.
Depending on your application, you may need to configure:
- Build command
- Output directory
- Runtime settings
- Environment variables
- Required dependencies
Use the settings appropriate for your application's framework.
Step 7: Set Up the GitHub Webhook
To keep your Hostwares deployment synchronized with GitHub, configure the GitHub Webhook according to the deployment instructions provided by Hostwares.
The webhook allows GitHub to notify Hostwares when changes are pushed to the connected repository.
For example:
Kilo → GitHub → Webhook → Hostwares → Updated Website
Once configured, a new push to the selected branch can trigger the deployment workflow.
Step 8: Deploy Your Application
After connecting GitHub and configuring the deployment, start your first deployment.
Hostwares will use the project from your connected repository and build/deploy it according to your configuration.
Wait until the deployment finishes successfully.
Step 9: Test Your Live Application
Open the Hostwares deployment URL and test your application.
Check:
- Pages load correctly
- Navigation works
- Images and assets appear correctly
- Forms and interactive features work
- Mobile and desktop layouts work properly
- Required APIs and environment variables are configured correctly
Step 10: Connect Your Custom Domain
Ready to use your own domain?
Open the Domain settings in Hostwares and add your domain.
Then update the required DNS records at your domain provider using the instructions provided by Hostwares.
Once DNS propagation is complete, your application can be accessed through your custom domain.
Step 11: Enable SSL
Secure your application with SSL/HTTPS.
Follow the SSL configuration available in your Hostwares dashboard for the connected domain.
Once SSL is active, visitors can access your application securely through HTTPS.
Step 12: Keep Your Application Updated
The biggest advantage of a GitHub-based workflow is easier updates.
When you make changes to your application using Kilo:
Edit with Kilo → Commit changes → Push to GitHub → Webhook triggers deployment → Hostwares updates your application
This helps reduce the need to manually upload updated files every time you make a change.
Why Use Kilo + GitHub + Hostwares?
This workflow brings AI-assisted development, version control, automated deployment, and hosting together:
Kilo (Roo Code) — Build and edit your application GitHub — Store and manage your code Webhook — Trigger deployment when changes are pushed Hostwares — Host and manage your live application
It creates a simple workflow for developers who want to build faster and keep their deployed application synchronized with their GitHub repository.
Ready to Deploy Your AI-Built Application?
Build your application with Kilo, push your code to GitHub, connect the repository to Hostwares, configure the webhook, and deploy your application.
With Hostwares, you can move from AI-assisted development to a live, manageable application with a streamlined deployment workflow.