Service Types
Supported Hostess service types and where to find type-specific configuration, defaults, and features.
Hostess services declare a type in hostess.yml. The type selects smart defaults for ports, health checks, resources, and platform features.
Supported types
Next.js
React full-stack apps with automatic build defaults, routing, and API Insights.
FastAPI
Python APIs with health-check defaults, playground links, and API Insights.
PostgreSQL
Managed Postgres with connection strings, scoped databases, extensions, and backups.
Redis
Managed Redis with connection strings, modules, ACLs, and backups.
Custom
Generic containers with optional persistent storage and the same lifecycle hooks.
For the full type field reference in context of hostess.yml, see Configuration → Service Types.