Deploy and Host Github Release Monitor on Railway

GitHub Release Monitor is a powerful, self-hostable application that automatically monitors GitHub repository releases and sends instant email notifications. Keep track of your favorite projects without manually checking for updates.

About Hosting GitHub Release Monitor

Deployment Steps

1. Import the template, filling out the AUTH_USERNAME and AUTH_PASSWORD fields. You’ll use these to sign in to the application. All other variables are automatically generated.
2. Once the deployment is ready, click on the deployment and the pre-generated .railway.app domain to view the instance.
3. Sign in with the credentials you set up earlier

If you wish to use a custom domain, you simply need to click on the deployment, go to Settings → Networking and click on the + Custom Domain button. Enter your domain and select or enter port 8080.

Post-Deployment Steps

The following actions are optional, but strongly recommended by the maintainer:

• Create a GitHub Personal Access Token
  • To avoid being rate-limited, it is highly recommended to create a Personal Access Token with no scopes (public repository access is sufficient and more secure).
  • Once you have the token, click on the deployment in Railway → Variables, then paste it in to the GITHUB_ACCESS_TOKEN field.
• Email (SMTP) Configuration
  • If you wish to receive email updates, you can provide SMTP details. As Railway blocks outbound SMTP, you would need to use a third-party SMTP provider (e.g., Resend) if you wish to use this feature.

Dependencies for GitHub Release Monitor Hosting

Deployment Dependencies

Resource Requirements

• Memory: Minimal
• CPU: Minimal
• Storage: A volume is required for persistent storage

Troubleshooting

For common issues and community support, visit the Railway Community Forum.

Template Changelog

15 July, 2025

• Initial template release

Common Use Cases

• Software Development Teams: Monitor dependencies and third-party libraries for security updates, bug fixes, and new features to keep your tech stack current.
• DevOps Engineers: Track releases of infrastructure tools, CI/CD platforms, and deployment utilities to plan upgrades and maintain system compatibility.
• Open Source Maintainers: Stay informed about releases from projects you contribute to or maintain, ensuring you can respond to breaking changes or coordinate updates.
• Security Teams: Monitor security-critical software and frameworks for patch releases and vulnerability fixes to maintain compliance and reduce attack surface.
• Product Managers: Track competitor tools and industry-standard software releases to inform product roadmap decisions and feature planning.
• System Administrators: Monitor server software, databases, and system utilities for stability improvements and performance updates.
• Developer Tool Enthusiasts: Stay up-to-date with your favorite development tools, editors, and productivity software without constantly checking GitHub manually.

Why Deploy GitHub Release Monitor 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 GitHub Release Monitor 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.