Gcrunner – Run GitHub Actions on Google Cloud VMs

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GitHub Actions is notoriously expensive, especially for larger runners. This tool deploys into your Google Cloud instance and runs ephemeral VMs for GitHub Actions jobs. That way you can take advantage of much better pricing on Google Cloud (and use any credits you may have instead of paying GitHub out of pocket). You control the infrastructure completely, you set up a GitHub App + deploy the terraform inside your Google Cloud instance!

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Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: google · Missing: mac, agents, macos

90%90% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

best fitHighest predicted score across all platforms for this description.

Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting

67%67% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Strong signals: ide, io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released

45%45% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.

TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: google, way · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal

44%44% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive

34%34% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue

25%25% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto

2%2% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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