Kilo (Roo Code) + Hostwares: Sync and Deploy Your AI-Built App
Kilo (Roo Code) helps developers build and edit applications with AI-assisted coding workflows. Once your application is ready, GitHub can be used to keep the project synchronized with your hosting environment. With Hostwares, you can choose Website Hosting, connect your project, configure deployment, and keep your application updated through a GitHub-based workflow. This guide explains how to prepare your Kilo-built app, connect GitHub, deploy it on Hostwares, and manage the live website.
1. Build Your Application with Kilo
Start by creating or editing your application using Kilo (Roo Code). Before deployment, check:
- Application pages
- UI components
- Navigation
- Forms
- API connections
- Mobile responsiveness
- Environment variables
- Build configuration Make sure the application works correctly before pushing it to GitHub.
2. Create a GitHub Repository
Create a repository for your application.
Give it a simple name, such as:
kilo-web-app
Add your application files and push the latest version to the repository.
3. Test the GitHub Project
Before connecting it to Hostwares, check that the repository contains everything required to build the application. Make sure files such as these are available when required:
package.json- Source files
- Public assets
- Configuration files
- Build configuration
4. Choose Hostwares Website Hosting
Sign in to your Hostwares account and open the Website Hosting section. Choose a hosting package based on:
- Project size
- Expected traffic
- Storage
- Performance
- Future growth Select the package that matches your application's requirements.
5. Create a Hostwares Project
From the Hostwares dashboard, create a new hosting project. Enter your project name and select the required hosting resources. Continue to the deployment settings.
6. Connect Your GitHub Repository
Choose the GitHub deployment or repository connection option available for your Hostwares project. Authorize GitHub if required. Then select:
- GitHub account
- Repository
- Branch
- Project directory Make sure you select the correct repository and production branch.
7. Configure the Build
Enter the build settings required by your application. For example, a typical frontend project may use:
Build Command: npm run build
Output Directory: dist
Your Kilo-generated project may use different settings, so always follow its actual project configuration.
8. Add Environment Variables
If your application uses APIs, databases, authentication, or other external services, add the required environment variables in the Hostwares project settings. For example:
API_URL=your-api-url
```Never expose private API keys or sensitive credentials in your public GitHub repository.
# 9. Deploy the Application
Review your settings and start the deployment.
Hostwares will pull the project from GitHub, run the configured build process, and prepare the application for hosting.
Monitor the deployment logs.
If the build completes successfully, open the generated project URL.
# 10. Test the Live Application
Check the deployed application carefully.
Test:
* Homepage
* Navigation
* Forms
* API connections
* Authentication
* Images
* Mobile layout
* Page loading
* Main application features
Fix any issues before connecting your custom domain.
# 11. Set Up the GitHub Webhook
To keep your Hostwares project synchronized with GitHub, configure the deployment webhook supported by your hosting setup.
The webhook allows a GitHub event—such as a push to the selected branch—to trigger a new deployment.
Configure the webhook using the endpoint and settings provided by your Hostwares deployment configuration.
# 12. Test Automatic Deployment
Make a small change to your application in Kilo.
Then:
1. Save the changes.
2. Commit the changes.
3. Push them to GitHub.
4. Check the Hostwares deployment status.
5. Confirm that a new deployment starts.
6. Test the updated website.
This gives you a simple **Kilo → GitHub → Hostwares** workflow.
# 13. Connect Your Custom Domain
Once the application is working correctly, open the domain settings in your Hostwares project.
Add your custom domain.
Then update the required DNS records at your domain provider according to the Hostwares configuration.
Wait for DNS propagation.
# 14. Enable SSL / HTTPS
After the domain is connected, configure SSL.
Confirm that your website opens through HTTPS.
Test the main pages and make sure there are no insecure-resource errors.
# 15. Manage Your Application
After launch, you can continue managing the project through your Hostwares hosting environment.
Monitor:
* Deployments
* Build logs
* Hosting resources
* Domain
* SSL
* Application errors
* GitHub synchronization
Regular monitoring helps you identify problems quickly.
# 16. Update Your Application
Your regular development workflow can be:
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Kilo (Roo Code)
↓
Edit Application
↓
Test Changes
↓
Commit to GitHub
↓
Push to Repository
↓
GitHub Webhook
↓
Hostwares Deployment
↓
Live Update
This reduces the need to manually upload files after every change.
17. Common Problems
Deployment Does Not Start
Check:
- GitHub connection
- Repository
- Branch
- Webhook configuration
- Deployment settings
Build Failed
Check:
package.json- Dependencies
- Node.js version
- Build command
- Build logs
Website Shows a Blank Page
Check:
- Output directory
- Routing
- Build output
- Browser console
API Is Not Working
Check:
- Environment variables
- API URL
- Authentication
- CORS settings
Domain Is Not Working
Check:
- DNS records
- Domain configuration
- DNS propagation
18. Final Checklist
Before going live, confirm:
- Kilo application is ready
- GitHub repository is updated
- Hostwares Website Hosting is selected
- Project is connected to GitHub
- Build settings are correct
- Environment variables are configured
- Deployment succeeds
- Webhook is configured
- Automatic deployment is tested
- Custom domain is connected
- SSL is active
- Live application works correctly
Final Thoughts
Kilo (Roo Code) can speed up application development, while GitHub provides a convenient place to manage your source code and trigger deployment workflows. With Hostwares Website Hosting, the workflow can be organized into a simple process: build with Kilo, push your code to GitHub, synchronize deployments through the supported webhook workflow, connect your domain, enable SSL, and manage your application from the hosting environment.
This setup gives developers a practical way to keep their application updated while maintaining a professional website hosting environment.