HouseOfFoss
Installing Tradeboard in the Cloud with House of FOSS
Overview
You can now install Tradeboard, the 100% open-source algorithmic trading platform, directly in the cloud - with just one click, using House of FOSS.
No complex setups.
No manual server configuration.
Just pure self-hosted freedom.
House of FOSS provides a platform to install and manage open-source software just like SaaS, but you own everything. It’s designed for developers, traders, and startups who want full control without worrying about backend infrastructure.
1. What is House of FOSS?
House of FOSS is a managed open-source software platform. It allows you to deploy and run applications like Tradeboard, Excalidraw, or Anything LLM with a single click.
You don’t need any knowledge of Linux, Docker, or cloud setup, House of FOSS takes care of:
- Installation
- SSL and domain management
- Backups
- Updates
- Scaling
You just choose the app, give it a name, and launch it.
2. Getting Started
- Visit houseoffoss.com.
- Click on “Get Started”.
- Log in or create your workspace.
- In your workspace, go to Search and type “Open Algo”.
- Select the app from the search results.
- Enter a reference name (e.g.,
tradeboard). - Click Launch Application.
Within a few minutes, House of FOSS will automatically:
- Create the instance
- Deploy Tradeboard
- Configure networking and SSL
After installation, you can click “Visit Application” to access Tradeboard.
3. Initial Configuration
After the instance is live, allow 2 to 3 minutes for backend configuration.
Then go to:
- View Application → Config
This section is where you’ll add your broker API credentials as per the tradeboard broker config docs.
4. Performance and Latency Considerations
Tradeboard performs best when hosted close to the exchange region.
If you’re trading on Indian exchanges (like NSE or MCX), choose the Mumbai region while deploying in House of FOSS for lower latency and faster order execution.
5. Requested Enhancements from the Community
We’ve suggested a few improvements to House of FOSS for traders:
| Feature | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Region Hosting | Hosting near exchange to reduce latency. | Planned |
| Static IP Support | Required for broker whitelisting. | Under consideration |
| Custom Domain Mapping | Use personal domains like myalgo.houseoffoss.net. | Planned |
6. Why House of FOSS?
- One-click deployment for Tradeboard and other open-source tools.
- No server management, everything is automated.
- Pay only for usage, not monthly subscription.
- 100% open-source and self-hosted, you own the data and code.
7. Conclusion
With House of FOSS, deploying Tradeboard is as easy as clicking a button.
You get:
- Self-hosted control
- Free forever open-source trading infrastructure
- Broker integrations
- TradingView automation support
Whether you’re a trader, developer, or algo enthusiast, this setup gives you the same power as a professional cloud deployment with minimal effort.