How do I deploy GitHub Repo Banner on Railway?

You can deploy GitHub Repo Banner 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: git-hub-repo-banner-5c85aee9, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host GitHub Repo Banner on Railway

GitHub Repo Banner is a fast, customizable SVG banner generator for GitHub repositories. Generate beautiful banners through simple URL parameters—no design tools required. Built with Hono and TypeScript for instant, on-demand banner creation with support for custom colors, backgrounds, gradients, and text formatting.

About Hosting GitHub Repo Banner

GitHub Repo Banner is a lightweight, stateless API service built with Hono (ultrafast web framework) and TypeScript. It generates SVG banners dynamically through HTTP requests with zero database requirements. The service accepts URL parameters for header text, colors, backgrounds, and styling, then returns optimized SVG graphics in real-time. Deployment is straightforward—simply build the TypeScript source and run the Node.js server. The service includes a web UI for easy banner customization and preview, making it accessible to both developers and non-technical users. With built-in caching headers and health checks, it's production-ready out of the box.

Common Use Cases

Repository README Headers - Generate eye-catching banners for GitHub project READMEs
Open Source Branding - Create consistent visual identity across multiple projects
Dynamic Documentation - Embed customizable banners in wikis, guides, and API docs
Social Media Assets - Quick banner generation for project announcements and sharing
Team Collaboration - Provide non-designers with instant banner creation tools

Dependencies for GitHub Repo Banner Hosting

Node.js 18+ - Runtime environment for the TypeScript application
Hono v4.7.0 - Ultrafast web framework for API endpoints
TypeScript 5.x - Type-safe development and compilation
tsx - TypeScript execution for development mode
tsup - Zero-config bundler for production builds

Deployment Dependencies

GitHub Repository - Source code and documentation
pnpm - Fast, disk space efficient package manager
Health check endpoint available at /health for Railway monitoring

Implementation Details

The service exposes three main endpoints:

// Health check for Railway monitoring
GET /health
// Returns: { "status": "ok", "timestamp": "2026-02-01T12:34:56.789Z" }

// Interactive UI for banner customization
GET /

// Banner generation API
GET /banner?header=Hello+World&amp;bg=gradient-mono&amp;color=ffffff
// Query parameters: header, subheader, bg, color, subheadercolor, support, custombg
// Returns: SVG image with Cache-Control headers

Build and run commands:

# Development
pnpm install
pnpm dev

# Production
pnpm build
pnpm start

The service uses custom background presets (gradients and solids), native emoji rendering via SVG foreignObject, and intelligent text scaling to maintain 100px margins. All banners are generated at 1280×304px with responsive font sizing.

Why Deploy GitHub Repo Banner 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 Repo Banner 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.