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Deployment Layer

Ship for free · Docker · Cloudflare Workers · Hugging Face

The $0 AI Architecture Stack · 2026

What is the Deployment Layer?

The Deployment Layer ships your app to the world. Docker packages everything into a reproducible container, Cloudflare Workers run code at the edge with a generous free tier, and Hugging Face Spaces host AI apps and demos for free with GPU options — closing the loop on a fully $0 stack.

Tools in this Layer

🐳 Docker

Package your app and dependencies into a portable, reproducible container.

⚙️ Cloudflare Workers

Run serverless functions at the edge worldwide with a free tier.

🤗 Hugging Face

Host AI demos and apps on Spaces for free, with optional GPUs.

Cost

$0 / free tier

Docker is free; Cloudflare Workers and HF Spaces have free tiers.

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