How do I deploy Kaneo on Railway?

You can deploy Kaneo 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: kaneo-33734335, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Kaneo on Railway

Kaneo is a modern, lightweight project management platform designed to simplify workflows, reduce clutter, and help teams focus on actual work. It provides task management, team collaboration, and progress tracking without the unnecessary complexity of traditional tools.

About Hosting Kaneo

Hosting Kaneo involves setting up the backend API, the web client, and a PostgreSQL database. You need to configure environment variables, manage authentication secrets, and optionally enable integrations like GitHub, Google, or email notifications. Railway makes this straightforward by providing a managed PostgreSQL service, automatic deployment from Git, and easy environment variable management. Once deployed, Kaneo can scale horizontally or vertically depending on your team’s usage.

Common Use Cases

Internal team project management and task tracking
Lightweight collaboration for remote teams
Experimenting with or testing full-stack development setups

Dependencies for Kaneo Hosting

PostgreSQL database
Node.js environment for the API
Vite/React environment for the frontend

Deployment Dependencies

Railway PostgreSQL plugin
Kaneo GitHub repository
Optional: SMTP server for email notifications (e.g., Gmail, SendGrid)

Implementation Details

Example .env configuration for Railway deployment:

DATABASE_URL=""         # Railway PostgreSQL connection string
KANEO_API_URL=""        # Public API URL
KANEO_CLIENT_URL=""     # Public frontend URL
AUTH_SECRET=""          # JWT secret
DISABLE_REGISTRATION=false
DISABLE_GUEST_ACCESS=false

# Optional: SSO / Social login
GITHUB_CLIENT_ID=""
GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET=""
GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=""
GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=""

# Optional: SMTP
SMTP_HOST=""
SMTP_PORT=""
SMTP_USER=""
SMTP_PASSWORD=""
SMTP_FROM=""
SMTP_SECURE=false

Why Deploy Kaneo 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 Kaneo 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.