How do I deploy Automatisch - with Redis & Postgres on Railway?

You can deploy Automatisch - with Redis & Postgres on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

Railway handles all the infrastructure requirements. You only need a web browser to deploy and manage your application.

Is this template free to use?

Yes, this template is free to use within your existing Railway account.

Can I customize this template?

Yes, you can fully customize this template. After deployment, you will have full control of what you've deployed in your Railway project.

How do I get support for this template?

You can get support through our community forum: automatisch-9891739c, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Automatisch on Railway

Automatisch is an open source workflow automation platform and a self-hostable alternative to Zapier. It lets you connect your apps and automate tasks with a visual, no-code flow builder. Build triggers, actions, and multi-step workflows entirely from your browser.

About Hosting Automatisch

Deploying Automatisch requires four services: a web server, a background worker, PostgreSQL, and Redis. The web server handles the UI and API, while the worker processes automation jobs asynchronously. Both use the same Docker image (automatischio/automatisch), differentiated by the WORKER environment variable. PostgreSQL stores workflows, credentials, and execution history. Redis serves as the job queue and cache layer. On Railway, all four services are provisioned automatically with internal networking, so no manual infrastructure setup is needed.

Common Use Cases

Automate repetitive tasks between SaaS tools (e.g., new GitHub issue creates a Slack message)
Sync data between databases, CRMs, and project management tools
Build event-driven workflows with webhooks and scheduled triggers
Self-host your automation platform for data privacy and compliance

Dependencies for Automatisch Hosting

PostgreSQL 14.5+ (managed by Railway)
Redis 7.0+ (managed by Railway)
Docker image: automatischio/automatisch:latest

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

The web and worker services share the same Docker image. The entrypoint script checks if [ -n "$WORKER" ] to determine the mode:

Web (WORKER unset): Runs database migrations, seeds the default user, then starts the HTTP server on port 3000.
Worker (WORKER=true): Starts the background job processor.

Default login after deployment: user@automatisch.io / sample — change immediately.

Three secret keys are auto-generated per deployment: ENCRYPTION_KEY, WEBHOOK_SECRET_KEY, and APP_SECRET_KEY.

Why Deploy Automatisch on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying Automatisch on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.