r/flask

21K archived posts · Aug 2010 – Sep 2026

Flask

r/flask

Flask is a Python micro-framework for web development. Flask is easy to get started with and a great way to build websites and web applications.

Created Aug 19, 2010

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####Use Python and Flask to build the web faster

Use [Ask Flask] or [AF] if you have a very specific problem and need help with code.

Use [Extension-name] if you are discussing a certain extension to Flask.

Also check out /r/python or /r/django

#Websites built with Flask

#Getting Started

#Flask Hosting

PythonAnywhere.com (web-SSH; web-instant-MySQL-db; web-IDE; instant deployment of flask, free; easy logs; github/single-file-upload support; SFTP/SSH requires pay)
Heroku (SSH; flask must be installed by you, slightly-difficult-windows-instructions, upgradeable cloud service)
WebFaction (SSH; paid-web-host [good prices]; flask must be installed by you; possible configuration and path issues possible; SFTP)
Google App Engine (Desktop admin app; flask can be configured with this repo)
OpenShift (requires extensive ssh installation of ruby, python, etc.)

#Looking for dev jobs?

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