Arch-Railway

Want to try out Arch Linux or want to have a mini version of Arch Linux available at all times? Then feel free to give this project a try:

Description

This project uses the official Arch Linux image to deploy a container which can then be used to install most of the CLI tools. Behind the scenes, it uses ttyd to provide a hassle-free and a very accessible way to access the command line.

Features

• 🐧 Official Arch Linux Latest base
• 🔒 Password-protected web terminal
• 💻 Neofetch display on login

Environment Variables

• PORT: The port on which the ttyd program will listen on.
• USERNAME: The username which will be used to login to the web shell.
• PASSWORD: The password which will be used to login to the web shell.

NOTE: It is strongly advised to provide the USERNAME and PASSWORD environment variables before deploying the project.

Deploy and Host

Click the deploy button above to deploy this template to Railway. The deployment process is automatic and takes just a few minutes. This service will be accessible via the Railway-provided domain after deployment.

Why Deploy

• Quick access to an Arch Linux terminal from anywhere
• No local installation required
• Perfect for testing and learning
• Rolling release experience

Common Use Cases

• Testing shell scripts
• Learning Linux commands
• Remote development environment
• Package testing with pacman

Dependencies for Deployment

• Docker (handled by Railway)
• Railway account

Deployment Dependencies

This template automatically installs:

• wget
• curl
• git
• python
• python-pip
• neofetch
• ttyd

About Hosting

Railway provides free tier hosting with:

• $1 free credit monthly
• Automatic HTTPS
• Custom domains support
• Easy environment variable management