This was one of our biggest weeks yet. Here's everything that shipped.
Referral System with Template Cloning
You can now invite friends to ClodHost and they can get started even faster. When you send a referral link, the invitee can optionally clone your server as a template — giving them a head start with a working project instead of a blank slate. Referral links look like clodhost.com/r/yourcode and are generated from your chat interface.
Automatic Rate Limit Recovery
This was a big reliability improvement. Claude Max accounts occasionally hit usage limits, which previously meant your chat would just stop working until the limit reset. Now ClodHost automatically detects when a rate limit is hit and seamlessly switches to a different Claude account behind the scenes. Your chat keeps working without interruption.
The system includes:
- Automatic detection of the rate limit message format
- Seamless account switching with re-authentication
- A brief notification that keeps you informed of what's happening
Native Claude Installer
We migrated from installing Claude via npm/uv to using Anthropic's official native installer. This means faster, more reliable Claude setup on new servers, and we stay in sync with however Anthropic recommends installing Claude Code going forward.
Multi-Location Server Fallback
When provisioning new Hetzner servers, if one datacenter location is full or experiencing issues, ClodHost now automatically tries other locations. This means fewer "server creation failed" errors during busy periods.
VPS Provider Abstraction
Under the hood, we built an abstraction layer for VPS providers. While we currently use Hetzner, this groundwork means we could support other providers in the future without rewriting everything.
Server Suspension for Abuse Prevention
We added the ability to suspend servers and disable accounts that violate our terms. As the platform grows, having proper moderation tools is essential. Suspended servers can be unsuspended if issues are resolved.
Chat Interface Improvements
- Special key sending fixed — Escape, Tab, and arrow keys now work reliably in the chat terminal
- File upload button enlarged — easier to tap on mobile
- Clickable keyboard shortcuts — shortcuts mentioned in Claude's output are now clickable
- Response extraction — Claude's responses to your prompts are now captured and stored, enabling chat history
Server Upgrades for Dedicated CPU
Fixed an issue where upgrading to dedicated CPU server types (Hetzner CCX) wasn't working properly. Dedicated CPU servers are available for users who need more consistent performance.
What's Next
We're working on interactive menu detection, better output monitoring, and an LLM-powered command filter to help guide new users. More on that next week.