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Ephemerals Client Onboarding Sprint (5-7 days)

A structured sprint to onboard a client onto Ephemerals, configuring per-branch cloud environments with Claude Code, and establishing a repeatable delivery workflow for parallel agent-assisted development. Time: 5-7 days.

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Ephemerals Client Onboarding Sprint (5-7 days)

A structured sprint to onboard a client onto Ephemerals, configuring per-branch cloud environments with Claude Code, and establishing a repeatable delivery workflow for parallel agent-assisted development.

Prerequisites
  • Client's Git repository hosted on GitHub or GitLab with admin access for the agency.
  • Ephemerals organization account with billing enabled (entry tier at $20/month per user).
  • Each developer has a Claude subscription or API key for Claude Code integration.
  • AWS account for Systems Manager integration to enable zero-inbound-port access.
  • Client approval on the per-second compute metering model and monthly seat cost.
Execution Timeline
  • 1.Create Ephemerals organization and connect the client's GitHub organization.
  • 2.Configure branch-per-environment rules to provision a machine per Git branch.
  • 3.Set up AWS Systems Manager integration for secure access without inbound ports.
  • 1.Define CLAUDE.md and MCP servers in the repository to guide the Claude Code agent.
  • 2.Test the first ephemeral environment by pushing a test branch and verifying the machine spins up.
  • 3.Validate browser terminal, SSH access, and per-port preview URL functionality.
  • 1.Establish billing plan per user and verify compute metering settings.
  • 2.Create a pilot task branch and run Claude Code to implement a small feature.
  • 3.Review the agent's output and adjust CLAUDE.md instructions for quality.
  • 1.Train client developers on branch lifecycle and environment reaping on PR merge.
  • 2.Document the workflow for parallel agent-assisted development across branches.
  • 3.Set up per-port preview URLs for client review of running applications.
  • 1.Run a parallel development exercise with multiple branches and agents.
  • 2.Monitor compute usage and costs in the Ephemerals dashboard.
  • 3.Collect feedback and refine the onboarding documentation.
  • 1.Finalize the client-specific onboarding guide and workflow runbook.
  • 2.Hand over admin access and billing responsibilities to the client.
  • 3.Schedule a follow-up review to assess adoption and cost optimization.
$2,500 setup fee plus $20/month per user and compute usage at $0.18 per 2 vCPU / 4 GB hour.5-7 days
ROI Logic

The agency charges a $2,500 setup fee for roughly 20 hours of work, yielding a margin of about $1,500 after internal costs. Ongoing retainer revenue can be built by reselling Ephemerals seats at $10/seat/month plus a markup on compute, while the tool's per-second metering keeps infrastructure costs low for the agency.

Deliverables
  • Configured Ephemerals organization with branch-per-environment rules and AWS Systems Manager integration.
  • Repository with CLAUDE.md and MCP server definitions tailored to the client's codebase.
  • Onboarding documentation covering branch lifecycle, preview URLs, and SSH access.
  • Training session for client developers on parallel agent-assisted workflows.
  • Cost monitoring report with compute usage analysis and optimization recommendations.
Definition of Done

The client's team can independently create a branch, trigger an ephemeral environment, run Claude Code, and review via preview URLs without agency support.

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