Frequently Asked Questions

Omaship is a SaaS starter kit that gives you a production-ready Rails 8 foundation: auth, payments, CI/CD, Kamal deployment, security scanning—everything you need to build, ship, and operate a SaaS product.

Unlike platforms like Vercel or Replit, you own the code completely—no lock-in. Unlike building from scratch, everything is already configured, tested, and optimized for AI coding agents.

Serial builders who launch SaaS products, validate fast, and want a solid foundation from day one—whether they keep or exit.

Solo founders using AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor) who want a Rails codebase that AI tools can navigate and extend effortlessly.

Indie hackers who want to ship fast but keep full ownership and control of their technology.

vs. Vercel/Replit/Lovable: You own the code. No lock-in. No platform dependency. Scale on your terms.

vs. Other Rails starters: Production-ready, not just scaffolding. Includes CI/CD, Kamal deployment, security scanning, payments. Built for AI coding agents.

vs. Building from scratch: Skip weeks of infrastructure decisions. Every architectural choice is battle-tested. Ship your product on day one.

vs. Vibe-coded prototypes: Exit-ready foundation. Clean architecture that passes due diligence. Buyers trust what they see.

A GitHub account and a server to deploy to (Hetzner, DigitalOcean, or any VPS with Docker support). That's it.

An AI coding agent like Claude Code or Cursor is recommended but not required. Every Omaship project includes a CLAUDE.md with project-specific context for AI tools.

30 seconds to generate your codebase.

5 minutes to deploy to your server (first time only).

After that, every change deploys automatically through GitHub Actions.

No. Rails' convention over configuration means AI coding agents know exactly where everything goes. Models in app/models, controllers in app/controllers—predictable structure that Claude Code and Cursor navigate effortlessly.

Describe the feature you want. Your AI agent builds it. The conventions guide both of you.

Rails 8.1 with Hotwire (Turbo + Stimulus), Tailwind CSS, and Import Maps. No webpack, no complex JavaScript build process.

SQLite for everything—database, cache, background jobs, real-time updates. No Redis or PostgreSQL to manage.

Kamal 2.0 for deployment to any server with Docker support.

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Yes. SQLite handles most workloads beautifully (thousands of requests per second), but if you need PostgreSQL, migration is straightforward. Rails makes database switching simple.

Anywhere that runs Docker: Hetzner (€4/month), DigitalOcean ($6/month), AWS, Google Cloud, or your own hardware.

Kamal handles zero-downtime deploys, SSL certificates (via Let's Encrypt), and container orchestration automatically.

Omaship's core functionality is delivered as a Rails Engine. Update when you're ready:

bundle update omaship_base

Your customizations stay intact. Override any template or behavior you need.

One-time purchase. No monthly fees to us. You only pay for your own hosting (as low as $5/month).

Pricing details coming soon. Join the waitlist to be notified.

Each purchase licenses code for one project. Full modification rights, deploy anywhere, use forever. For additional projects, purchase additional licenses.

• Full source code access
• Unlimited modifications
• Deploy to any server
• All future updates to the engine
• Commercial use

You own the code. No runtime dependencies, no phone-home, no vendor lock-in.

We offer onboarding support for all customers. You'll have access to documentation, guides, and direct support during setup.

For ongoing help, the code works beautifully with AI tools. Claude Code and Cursor can help you make changes, debug issues, and add features.

Yes. If Omaship doesn't work for you within the first 14 days, we'll refund your purchase. No questions asked.

We offer custom development services for customers who need bespoke features. Contact us after purchase to discuss your needs.