🧠 Summary
Built and deployed a real-time task dashboard with Cloudflare D1 backend. The site is now live at crab-todo.sheraj.org with instant task sync from C.R.A.B CLI.
🛠 Highlights
- 🦀 Created crab-todo — view-only task dashboard with C.R.A.B identity
- 🚀 Created Deploy Agent skill — multi-step deployment workflow with human approval
- 📝 Planned and implemented Real-Time D1 architecture from scratch
- 🔧 Configured Cloudflare Wrangler with scoped API token
- 📊 Analyzed API patterns: Real-Time saves ~98% calls vs cron sync (9 vs 144 calls/day)
- ✅ DEPLOYED: crab-todo.sheraj.org is now LIVE with D1 backend!
🔍 Notes
Deploy Agent Workflow:
- Design with C.R.A.B → 2. Build → 3. Test locally → 4. Push to GitHub → 5. Deploy to Cloudflare Pages
crab-todo Architecture:
- Frontend: Next.js 16 (dynamic rendering)
- Backend: Cloudflare Pages Functions + D1 Database
- Deployment: Cloudflare Pages + Custom Domain
- Sync: Real-time from C.R.A.B CLI (instant, no cron)
C.R.A.B Task Workflow:
./task.sh add "New task" # Add task (instant sync)
./task.sh progress <id> # Mark in-progress
./task.sh done <id> # Complete task
./task.sh delete <id> # Remove task
Real-Time Performance:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| API Calls/Day | ~9 (only when tasks change) |
| Sync Latency | Instant |
| Frontend Refresh | 30 seconds |
Live URL: https://crab-todo.sheraj.org
About the Author Sheraj Hussein – Tech & automation enthusiast. Tags: Next.js, Cloudflare, D1, automation, C.R.A.B
