queue openremote / worldwide

alex@fiw:~ $ solve --whatever-this-is

Your system is weird.
Good.

Linux, servers, Minecraft, automation, and small websites. Bring me the setup snag, broken deployment, or idea with a clear finish line. I inspect the problem before quoting the work.

See starting prices Send the problem

€10smallest starting point

6main rabbit holes

0need to know the jargon

FIW_SCOPE_MONITOR

Minecraft servercrashes on startup

TRACE

Docker stackworks only on Tuesdays

INSPECT

Linux laptopWi-Fi has left the chat

FIX

INPUT: symptoms + context + logs OUTPUT: tested result + handover

01 / WHAT I TOUCH

Choose your chaos.

Pick the closest box. The links below show related work I have built and documented.

01 / daily driver

Linux

Desktop installs, packages, dev environments, and custom setups. Boot, driver, and performance problems start with a diagnosis.

Related work: Moonlit Shell

ArchGentooUbuntuKDEWayland

02 / lives in a rack

Homelab + servers

Docker stacks, reverse proxies, HTTPS, DNS, and monitoring for small servers. Migrations and backups include an agreed recovery plan and restore checks.

Related work: Nereus

ComposeTraefikForgejoPortainer

03 / block infrastructure

Minecraft

Server setups, modpack configuration, crash diagnosis, and focused custom mods. Version updates and loader ports are quoted after inspecting the code and dependencies.

Related work: FIW Bosses

FabricForgeNeoForgePaper

04 / do it once

Automation

Scripts, CLI tools, small bots, APIs, and CI jobs that solve one defined problem. Inputs, integrations, and failure handling are part of the scope.

Related work: AquaTTY

BashPythonGoCI/CD

05 / ship the page

Small web

Personal pages, landing pages, and documentation sites, plus domains, HTTPS, Docker deployment, and build repairs. Content and page count are agreed up front.

Related work: HomePage

StaticNginxDeployDNS

06 / before checkout

Hardware

PC and homelab parts lists for your budget and workload. I check compatibility, upgrade options, and the limits of advice given remotely.

PC buildsMini PCsServers

02 / STARTING PRICES

A number before the email.

Quoted in EUR / USD approximateThese ranges cover small, defined jobs. You get a fixed quote after I inspect the setup; larger jobs are quoted individually. Hosting, domains, and paid services are separate.

Help + Linux

5 jobs

General troubleshooting

€10–25$12–30

Linux help / setup session

€15–30$18–35

Linux desktop customization

€20–45$25–55

Developer environment setup

€20–40$25–45

Hardware consultation / parts list

€10–25$12–30

Servers + infrastructure

8 jobs

Server / PC performance diagnosis

€15–35$18–40

Dockerize an existing app

€25–60$30–70

Deploy a self-hosted service

€25–60$30–70

Basic homelab / server setup

€40–90$45–105

Full Docker Compose stack

€50–100$60–115

Reverse proxy + domain + HTTPS

€25–55$30–65

Backup setup + restore check

€25–60$30–70

CI/CD setup

€30–70$35–80

Automation + tools

2 jobs

Small automation script

€15–50$18–60

Small Discord / utility bot

€30–80$35–95

Minecraft

8 jobs

Basic server setup

€20–40$25–45

Modded server setup

€35–75$40–90

Server crash diagnosis / targeted fix

€15–45$18–55

Performance review / targeted tuning

€20–50$25–60

Modpack setup / configuration

€25–60$30–70

Simple custom mod

€40–120$45–140

Small mod port / version update

€25–80$30–95

Permissions / proxy configuration

€20–50$25–60

Web + strange ideas

4 jobs

One-page website

€50–90$60–105

One-page website + deployment / domain

€70–120$80–140

Website / server deployment only

€20–40$25–45

Weird / custom project

Tell me the ideaquoted individually

27 starting points visible

03 / JOB SIZE

How much mess?

No mystery package names. Just three useful shapes for the work.

FIW-001QUICK FIX

One sharp problem.

One config issue, small script, setup snag, or diagnosis session. We agree on the time or task limit and the result you will receive.

often starts around €10–30

FIW-002SETUP / BUILD

Make the whole thing work.

One agreed server, Docker stack, site, modded setup, or automation. Delivered with checks and notes for running it yourself.

priced from the catalog above

FIW-003CUSTOM

The odd one.

Several systems, an unusual idea, or unfamiliar compatibility work. I check feasibility first and quote the parts I can deliver.

quoted after I understand it

04 / HOW IT WORKS

Four steps. No ceremony.

01
Show me the thing
Send the goal, symptoms, setup, versions, budget, deadline, and useful logs. Tell me what a successful result looks like.
hello
02
I trace the edges
I inspect the setup and define the deliverable, access, dependencies, and checks. Troubleshooting may be scoped as diagnosis before a fix is agreed.
scope
03
You get a quote
A price and plan before work begins, including revisions and any support period. Extra features or changed requirements get a separate quote first.
agree
04
I make it behave
Build, check the agreed result, and hand over the files and setup notes. Follow-up fixes and ongoing maintenance follow the terms in your quote.
ship