Deploy and Host Logseq on Railway

Logseq is a privacy-first, open-source knowledge base and outliner. It operates on top of local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files, ensuring you own your data. Featuring bidirectional links, task management, and flashcards, Logseq helps you organize thoughts and build a personal, interconnected wiki.

About Hosting Logseq

Hosting the Logseq web application allows you to access your workspace from any browser without installing a dedicated desktop or mobile client. Deploying this template sets up the official Logseq web app container (ghcr.io/logseq/logseq-webapp:latest) as a single, stateless service.

Because Logseq is a local-first application that uses the browser's File System Access API to read your local files, the hosted web app doesn't require a backend database or complex server-side storage volumes. You are simply serving the frontend application. Your actual notes remain safely stored on your local device or synced via your preferred cloud provider, ensuring complete data privacy.

Common Use Cases

• Accessing your knowledge base securely from restricted devices (like work computers) without installing software.
• Creating an always-available frontend interface for your personal markdown or org-mode notes.
• Using Logseq on the go via a web browser while keeping your actual vault synced through GitHub or Logseq Sync.

Dependencies for Logseq Hosting

• A modern web browser that supports the File System Access API (for local directory access).
• Optional: A cloud sync mechanism (e.g., GitHub, iCloud, Dropbox, or Logseq Sync) to maintain your notes across different devices.

Deployment Dependencies

• Logseq GitHub Repository
• Docker Image: ghcr.io/logseq/logseq-webapp:latest

Why Deploy Logseq 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 Logseq 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.