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What is Steelbak?

What is Steelbak?

Building Systems, Not Just Software

Who We Are

Steelbak is a systems-building company that empowers others to build their own solutions. We don’t just create software—we build the tools and infrastructure that enable people to solve problems in their own domains.

Our philosophy: “We build the tools and systems so you can build your own solutions in your domain.”

custom software + custom fabrication(ai+MODS)=you.own.it

Our Audience

Primary: DIY Enthusiasts & Homesteaders

  • Farmers and ranchers who need custom solutions for their operations
  • Fleet managers maintaining equipment and vehicles
  • Homesteaders building self-sufficient systems
  • Small business owners who prefer to own their tools rather than rent them

Secondary: Technical Builders

  • Developers who want local-first, open-source alternatives
  • System administrators managing infrastructure
  • Content creators who need reliable, automated workflows
  • Entrepreneurs building sustainable, independent businesses

What Value Do We Bring?

🔧 Systems Building Approach

We combine open-source technology, decentralized infrastructure, and AI to serve data/farm/fleet domains with a DIY empowerment philosophy.

🏠 Local-First Solutions

  • Your data stays on your hardware
  • No cloud dependencies for sensitive operations
  • Full ownership and control of your tools
  • Offline-capable systems

🤖 AI-Powered Automation

  • Intelligent workflow automation
  • Context-aware assistance
  • Automated content creation and management
  • Smart system monitoring and maintenance

📱 Multi-Platform Integration

  • Mobile-first design philosophy
  • Cross-platform synchronization
  • Web portals for easy access
  • API-first architecture for extensibility

What We’re Building Lately

🐎 FarrierHub

A complete ecosystem serving the equestrian community:

  • Farriers: Full app access for service management
  • Horse Owners: Service history, appointments, payments
  • Barn Managers: Schedule coordination
  • Staff: Role-based access levels

Key Innovation: QR codes on stalls that open web portals showing horse service history—no app download required.

🏗️ Steelbak Hub Infrastructure

  • Network Infrastructure: Fiber + Starlink mesh networking
  • Self-Hosted Services: WordPress, Nextcloud, development tools
  • AI Integration: MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for automation
  • Content Management: Multi-domain publishing and syndication

📊 Multi-Brand Syndication

  • Steelbak.com: Technical content, DIY projects, company updates
  • FarrierServices.net: Farrier business content, service announcements
  • DiggnDeeper.com: Project documentation, technical posts

Our Technology Stack

Core Infrastructure

  • Local-First: Nextcloud sync, Git repositories, local storage
  • AI-Powered: Cursor AI, MCP servers, automated workflows
  • Open Source: Linux, WordPress, Node.js, React Native
  • Self-Hosted: Full control over your data and systems

Development Philosophy

  • Incremental Development: Small, focused changes over major rebuilds
  • Testing First: Comprehensive testing at every stage
  • Documentation Driven: Clear, maintainable documentation
  • Community Focused: Open-source contributions and knowledge sharing

Why Choose Steelbak?

🎯 You Own Your Tools

Unlike SaaS solutions, you own the software, data, and infrastructure. No monthly fees, no vendor lock-in, no data harvesting.

🔒 Privacy by Design

Your sensitive data never leaves your control. Local processing, encrypted storage, secure communications.

🚀 Future-Proof Architecture

Built on open standards and modular design. Upgrade, modify, and extend as your needs change.

🤝 Real-World Tested

Every solution is built by someone who actually uses it. No ivory tower development—real problems, real solutions.

What’s Next?

Immediate Goals

  • FarrierHub Launch: Complete mobile app and web portal
  • Infrastructure Upgrade: UDM-Pro networking, server rack deployment
  • Content Automation: AI-powered publishing workflows
  • Community Building: Documentation, tutorials, and support

Long-Term Vision

  • Ecosystem Expansion: More domain-specific solutions
  • Open Source Contributions: Share our tools with the community
  • Educational Resources: Help others build their own systems
  • Sustainable Technology: Environmentally conscious development

Get Started

For Developers

For Users

For Businesses

Ready to build your own solutions? Steelbak provides the foundation. You bring the domain expertise. Together, we create systems that actually work.

Questions? Ideas? Want to collaborate? Join our Discord – we’d love to hear from you.

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