Changelog

What's new in ShellPod.

2026-03-30v2.4feature

Multi-Model Support & Scheduler

Run OpenAI Codex alongside Claude, and schedule auto-stop times.

  • +Multi-model setup: add OPENAI_API_KEY to use Codex
  • +Session auto-stop scheduler to save costs
  • +Referral dashboard with tracking
  • +Stripe billing portal integration
2026-03-29v2.3improvement

New $19/mo pricing

ShellPod is now $19/mo (was $49). Same persistent Claude Code sessions, lower price.

  • +Monthly plan reduced from $49 to $19
  • +Annual plan at $190/yr (2 months free)
  • +7-day free trial on all plans
2026-03-29v2.3fix

Enhanced container security

Added auditd logging, inter-container traffic blocking, and inbound port restrictions.

  • +auditd logging enabled in all containers
  • +Inter-container network traffic blocked by default
  • +Inbound port restrictions hardened
  • +Containers enforced to run as non-root dev user
2026-02-18v2.2feature

Showcase & Community Gallery

Share what you've built and explore projects from other ShellPod users.

  • +Public showcase gallery at shellpod.dev/showcase
  • +Submit your project from the dashboard
  • +Admin review queue for submissions
  • +Project cards with live demo links
2026-01-25v2.1improvement

Discord Notifications & NPS Survey

Get notified on Discord when your session starts or stops, and help shape the roadmap.

  • +Discord webhook integration for session lifecycle events
  • +In-app NPS survey after 7 days of use
  • +Onboarding checklist for new users
  • +Improved error messages for provisioning failures
2026-01-08v2.0feature

Snapshots & Container Reset

Save your environment state as a snapshot and restore it anytime.

  • +One-click container snapshot from the dashboard
  • +Restore from any previous snapshot
  • +Factory reset: wipe and reprovision from base image
  • +Snapshot history with timestamps
2025-12-05v1.4feature

SSH Access & API Tokens

Connect directly to your container via SSH or automate with the REST API.

  • +SSH key management in account settings
  • +Direct SSH access: ssh dev@terminal.shellpod.dev
  • +Personal API tokens for provisioning API access
  • +API token scopes: read-only and read-write
2025-11-28v1.3improvement

Stripe Webhooks & Grace Periods

Robust billing lifecycle with grace periods on payment failures and cancellations.

  • +3-day grace period on payment failures before container stop
  • +30-day grace period on cancellation before container destruction
  • +Automatic container restart when payment is resolved
  • +Email notifications for billing events
2025-11-12v1.1feature

Container Start/Stop & Session Persistence

Save costs by stopping your container when not in use — your work is preserved.

  • +One-click start/stop from the dashboard
  • +tmux sessions persist across container restarts
  • +Session status indicator in dashboard header
  • +Auto-stop after 24h of inactivity (configurable)
2025-11-01v1.0feature

ShellPod Launch

Persistent Claude Code sessions in the cloud. Web terminal, Stripe billing, LXC containers on Hetzner.

  • +Persistent LXC container per user on Hetzner CX33
  • +Web terminal via Wetty at terminal.shellpod.dev
  • +Claude Code pre-installed and ready to use
  • +Clerk authentication with cross-subdomain cookie bridge
  • +Stripe checkout with $19/mo subscription