Our Positioning#

ByteCook is a comprehensive community for self-hosting enthusiasts, developers, programming discussion, and server/host hobbyists（买鸡党）.

Here, you can:

• Share and discuss your self-hosting projects or Docker deployment experiences;
• Exchange tips on setting up software and services of all kinds;
• Dive into software development, open-source tools, architecture optimization, and other technical topics;
• Post or follow the latest VPS / server deals and promotions;

In one sentence:

A hands-on focused tech community where you can both tinker and talk.

Our Philosophy#

We’ve learned a lot from many excellent communities (especially V2EX). In terms of design and atmosphere, ByteCook aims to carry forward the spirit of “rational discussion + technical sharing + community self-governance”.

At the same time, we’re more focused on:

Self-hosting, developers, and infrastructure tinkering.

We believe that a simple community + professional discussion is what truly lets hands-on developers express themselves, learn, and create more freely. We hope this can be a place for you to share projects, record ideas, and meet like-minded people.

A Glimpse of the Community#

Why the Name “Byte Stir-fry”#

The name was inspired by a random moment. When we flipped open a notebook and saw the word “cook”, we thought:

Developers are like chefs, using code, tools, and ideas to constantly whip up their own little stir-fries.

Every project, every idea, is a sizzling plate of byte stir-fry. We hope this becomes the place where you can “cook up your own great dish”.

Join Us#

If you:

• Enjoy technology and getting hands-on;
• Like tinkering together with fellow enthusiasts;
• Want to share your self-hosting projects, development insights, or host/VPS benchmarks;

Then you’re very welcome to join us — let’s communicate, share, and create together.

🔗 https://bytecook.io

Invite Codes#

Here are 5 invite codes, each can be used 100 times. You’re welcome to come and try it out.

1
INV-B389B2A5E923
2
INV-4CF856E35DBD
3
INV-7E3462F5BDF9
4
INV-BB4144FBB4BF
5
INV-2FA5F3B7A07D