Reliable servers, bots, apps, and PC builds by Ilias.
I help people turn messy tech problems into working systems: VPS setups, Discord bots, internal tools, websites, and stable PCs with a handoff you can maintain.
toaddesk is the personal workbench of Ilias, online as toad.
Work email: toad@toaddesk.dev
Built by
Ilias "Toad" in Athens, Greece
Public work
GitHub: github.com/toadjo
Contact
toad@toaddesk.dev, usually within 24h
Ops baseline
HTTPS, Caddy, VPS deploys, logs, recovery notes
Why trust this?
Use established tools when they fit. Use me when the problem is smaller, messier, and needs ownership.
I am not pretending to be a giant SaaS, MSP, or agency. The advantage here is direct work: one accountable builder, visible projects, practical handoff, and no mystery layer between you and the system.
Direct accountability
You are not buying from an anonymous "team." You know who is building it, where to reach me, and what work I have already shipped.
No lock-in handoff
The goal is not to trap you. You get source, deploy notes, credentials handoff, and the recovery steps needed to run without me.
Small-system focus
Established tools are better for big enterprise workflows. I am better for the awkward small systems: bots, VPSs, dashboards, fixes, and glue code.
Proof before promises
The site links real projects, screenshots, build notes, architecture, and operational details instead of generic claims about speed or security.
Risk reducers
- I will say when a mature product, agency, or MSP is the safer option.
- Scope is agreed before build work starts, including what "done" means.
- Access, secrets, domains, and hosting stay under your control where possible.
- Every shipped system includes the boring bits: logs, restart path, backups, and notes.
What you can hire me for
Clear work categories first. Price comes after the scope is real.
I can make
PC builds
fixed scopeClean, stable builds for gaming, work, streaming, and AI/dev setups.
- Parts lists around your budget
- Full PC assembly and cable management
- Thermal checks, BIOS setup, and stability testing
- Upgrade plans for existing systems
Handoff
A machine that boots clean, runs cool, and is documented enough to maintain.
Budget note
Parts come first. My setup fee depends on build complexity, testing time, and whether you need delivery/support.
I can make
Server setup
setup quoteVPS and home-server setups that are boring in the best possible way.
- Linux VPS hardening
- Caddy reverse proxy and HTTPS
- Docker/systemd deployments
- Backups, logs, firewall, and recovery notes
Handoff
A clear deploy path, working services, and notes for what to do when something breaks.
Budget note
Quoted after I know the apps, domain/DNS setup, backup needs, and how much hardening or migration is involved.
I can make
Apps & websites
scoped buildSmall, polished tools and sites that do one job well.
- Personal websites and portfolios
- Dashboards and admin panels
- Internal tools and simple CRMs
- Python, Node, Astro, .NET, or SQLite-backed apps
Handoff
A working app with source, deploy steps, and the minimum complexity needed.
Budget note
Usually milestone-based: first quote the smallest useful version, then add extras only if they are worth it.
I can make
Bots & automations
custom quoteDiscord bots, scripts, and workflows that remove repetitive work.
- Discord moderation and utility bots
- Draft, queue, and tournament tools
- Scheduled reports and notifications
- API integrations and small automations
Handoff
A bot or script that is deployable, restartable, and understandable later.
Budget note
Depends heavily on integrations, permissions, hosting, admin tools, and whether the bot needs long-term support.
Proof
Recent work with concrete scope, not placeholder claims.
130+
commits shipped on Rival Drafts in about 10 days
60+
Discord slash commands across matchmaking, mod, admin, and tournaments
2 VPS
active-passive failover with backups and alerts
3
public case studies with screenshots or demo paths
How to work with me
Simple scope, clean build, clear handoff.
- 01
Send context
Email the goal, deadline, budget shape, and anything already built or broken.
- 02
Agree scope
We choose the smallest useful version, the handoff, and what needs testing.
- 03
Build + handoff
I ship, verify, document the important bits, and leave you with a clear next step.
Selected work
Projects with real constraints.
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Project 430
Electron · React · TypeScriptWork-in-progress Windows tray personal assistant: local notes, reminders, Home Assistant controls, time-based automations, and planned AI features if funding allows.
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HardwareToad
Python 3.11+ · Tkinter · C# / .NETWork-in-progress Windows hardware monitor with live sensors, stress tests, and a sensor-access layer being rebuilt from WinRing0 to PawnIO.
Writing
Build notes and project updates.
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Project 430: a local-first personal assistant
A work-in-progress Windows tray assistant for notes, reminders, Home Assistant controls, automations, and maybe AI if the funding works out.
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Hello, world
First post on toaddesk.
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Rival Drafts: bot's ready, server's gone
An update on the Rival Drafts bot. The code is done. The server isn't mine anymore.
Availability
Need a reliable build, server, bot, or small app?
Send what you need, what already exists, your deadline, and a budget range. I will reply with what is realistic and the smallest version worth building first.
