How do I deploy ZAP OWASP web scanner on Railway?

You can deploy ZAP OWASP web scanner 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: zap-owasp-web-scanner-de2a6d7e, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host ZAP OWASP Web Interface on Railway

This template provides a lightweight, cloud-based ZAP OWASP web interface running on Railway. It wires a Dockerized ZAP instance with a modern React frontend to interact with the ZAP API, enabling cloud-based vulnerability scans without local installation.

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About Hosting ZAP OWASP Web Interface

This boilerplate deploys a ZAP API-backed web interface alongside a ZAP Docker container, a React frontend, and optional PostgreSQL persistence for scan results. It provides a no-fuss, one-click deployment path on Railway, with memory considerations clearly documented. The setup is ideal for light to medium-sized scans and for anyone exploring cloud-based security tooling.

Common Use Cases

Running OWASP ZAP vulnerability scans in the cloud without local installs
Learning ZAP workflow end-to-end with a hosted interface
Prototyping automation for scan scheduling and PDF reporting

Dependencies for ZAP OWASP Web Interface Hosting

GitHub account and Railway account
Railway Hobby plan (€5/month)
Sufficient memory: minimum 2GB RAM for reliable scans

Deployment Dependencies

ZAP Docker image: zaproxy/zap-weekly or zaproxy/zap-stable
Postgres
Node.js

Implementation Details

Preconfigured React frontend with Mantine UI
ZAP Docker container connected to a web interface
Optional PostgreSQL for persisting scan results
PDF report generation for scan results

Why Deploy ZAP OWASP Web Interface on Railway?

Railway provides a simple, scalable way to run cloud services without local installs. It enables quick experiments with OWASP scans in a controlled environment, while keeping deployment and configuration minimal.

By deploying this ZAP OWASP Web Interface on Railway, you get a convenient, cloud-based vulnerability scanning workflow that’s easy to prototype and share with your team.