cli
scale
Change the instance type (CPU, RAM) of a running deployment.
runix scale#
Change the instance type of a deployment. This adjusts the CPU, RAM, and PID limits allocated to the container. The service is restarted with the new resources.
bash
$ runix scale backend --instance standard
✓ Scaled 'backend' to standard (1 CPU, 2 GB RAM)| Argument / Flag | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `name` | Yes | Service name, repo name, or deployment ID |
| `--instance <type>` | Yes | Instance type: `starter`, `standard`, or `pro` |
Instance Types#
| Type | CPU | RAM | PIDs | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 0.5 CPU | 512 MB | 256 | Free (with plan) |
| Standard | 1 CPU | 2 GB | 512 | $7/mo |
| Pro | 2 CPU | 4 GB | 1,024 | $25/mo |
Plan Restrictions#
| Plan | Max Instance Type |
|---|---|
| Hobby | Starter |
| Starter | Starter |
| Pro | Standard |
| Business | Pro |
You cannot select an instance type above what your plan allows. Upgrade your plan first if you need more resources.