> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://platform.slapdash.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://platform.slapdash.com/command-bar-101/cloud-commands.md).

# Cloud Commands

Cloud commands are hosted at URL endpoints. Slapdash makes HTTPS requests to the endpoint and interprets the JSON-encoded [Command Response](/reference/command-response.md).\
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Commands that run in the cloud can't make any changes to your computer (it's just JSON over HTTPS after all), so they are a safe way to share Command Bar functionality with others.

## Create Cloud Command

To create a cloud command, run **Create Command** in the Command Bar, choose **Cloud** as a type, paste the **Endpoint URL** of your command, give it a name and press **Create Command**.

![](/files/-MhZ9TTopfTP20s6gLzI)

## Developing & Deploying with Replit

One of our favourite ways to host and develop cloud commands is with [Replit](https://replit.com).\
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We like it because we can use any programming language to write the command, and we can do the development directly in the browser. It's a super quick way to get an HTTPS endpoint up and running with just a few clicks.\
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**Fork Example**

The fastest way to start is to fork another Repl. Here are a few examples you can choose from:

* [Basic Python Example](https://replit.com/@slapdash/slapdash-command-python)
* [Send Slack Message](https://replit.com/@slapdash/send-slack-message)

**Run Command**

After forking the Repl, hit the **Run** button to make sure the associated HTTPS endpoint is accessible.\
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Find the endpoint URL in the top-right panel. This is the URL you will use to create the command inside Slapdash.

![](/files/-McWAUxOOwjcOM2Bx0PF)

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**Deploying & Sharing Command**\
By default, Repls aren't always running. If you plan to use the command often or to share it with others, you'll need to make sure the Repl is set to be **Always On.**

## Deploying with Vercel

You can also use Vercel to deploy a command as a [Serverless Function](https://vercel.com/docs/serverless-functions/introduction).

Start by creating a **New Project** inside Vercel and choose the **NextJS template**.

Create a new file in the project under `pages/api/ahoy-world.js`.

Then, add the following sample code and push to your repository to deploy it.

```javascript
module.exports = async (req, res) => {
  const response = {
    view: {
      type: "list",
      options: [
        {
          title: "Open Slapdash",
          action: {
            type: "open-url",
            url: "https://slapdash.com"
          }
        },
        {
          title: "Copy Heart Emoji",
          action: {
            type: "copy",
            value: "❤️"
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  };
  res.setHeader("Access-Control-Allow-Headers", "*"); // for config headers
  res.setHeader("Access-Control-Allow-Origin", "*");
  res.json(response);
}
```

At this stage, you should have a functioning URL like `https://nextjs-***.vercel.app/api/ahoy-world` that you can use to create a command in Slapdash.