NodeBB is a modern, open‑source forum software built on Node.js and powered by WebSockets for real‑time interactions. It features a plugin ecosystem, theme support, social login integration, and a responsive design. Leveraging ClawCloud Run’s free tier, you can have a fully managed, secure, and scalable NodeBB instance up and running in minutes.

If you’re hunting for a no-cost, no-hassle way to host a personal forum, Clawcloud Run is worth a serious look. Every account comes with a perpetual US $5 monthly credit that can be spent on containers—no credit card required. In this guide you’ll walk through the App Store one-click install for the lightweight forum platform Flarum, plus a few tips for tuning and troubleshooting along the way.