About
Building the future of software development
I'm Ryan Chappell, and I believe we're at an inflection point in how software gets built. AI isn't replacing developers—it's amplifying what's possible when human judgment meets machine execution.
The Problem
For years, I watched brilliant ideas die slow deaths in development backlogs. Businesses would come with clear visions, only to see them get lost in translation, delayed by scope creep, or abandoned due to budget overruns. Traditional development is fundamentally broken—it's too slow, too expensive, and too unpredictable.
The Opportunity
When AI coding assistants emerged, I saw both promise and a gap. Yes, they could write code faster. But they couldn't deploy it. You still needed DevOps. The code would sit in a repo while you figured out hosting, databases, authentication, SSL—all the infrastructure that makes an app actually work.
I realized what was missing wasn't better AI—it was a complete system. Infrastructure built for AI to operate. Workflows that layer complexity from a basic idea. A way to maintain context across weeks of development.
The Solution
So I built it. HostKit is a hosting platform designed for AI to operate via command line—no dashboards, no manual DevOps. On top of that, specialized workflows that take a basic idea and systematically build out all the complexity. And a context system that keeps the AI fully informed across dozens of development sessions.
- +AI writes the code, I write all the copy and generate the images
- +Clients just need an idea—I handle design, writing, and technical decisions
- +What takes traditional teams months takes me days to weeks
- +Built-in rollback and isolation—safe to experiment
The Approach
I don't just build software—I partner with you to manifest your vision. Every engagement starts with understanding what you're trying to achieve and who you're trying to serve. Technology choices flow from those answers, not the other way around.
My work is premium because it's personal. I take on a limited number of projects so I can give each one the attention it deserves. When you work with Manifest, you work directly with me.

Background
- 15+ years in software development
- Led engineering teams at startups and enterprises
- Early adopter of AI-assisted development
- Built HostKit—AI-native hosting infrastructure
Values
Clarity
No jargon, no surprises. You always know what's happening.
Quality
Every line of code is production-ready, not prototype-quality.
Partnership
Your success is my success. We're in this together.