How do I deploy Meilisearch - Latest on Railway?

You can deploy Meilisearch - Latest 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: meilisearch-f256eb76, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Meilisearch on Railway

Meilisearch is a flexible and powerful user-focused search engine that can be added to any website or application.

About Hosting Meilisearch

Hosting Meilisearch involves running a lightweight binary that handles indexing and querying data on the fly. It stores data locally in a persistent volume and exposes a RESTful API for interactions. You’ll need to configure a secure master key, manage environment variables, and monitor resource usage depending on the scale of your dataset. Railway simplifies this process by providing one-click deployment, managed infrastructure, environment management, and scalability without needing to manually set up and maintain cloud servers.

Common Use Cases

Powering search functionality in web or mobile applications
Implementing autocomplete and instant search results
Enabling rich search experiences in e-commerce, documentation, or content-heavy platforms

Version Flexibility

This template allows you to deploy any version of Meilisearch. By default, it deploys the latest stable release. You can specify a particular version (e.g., v1.31.0) by setting the MEILISEARCH_VERSION environment variable during deployment or in your service settings.

Dependencies for Meilisearch Hosting

Persistent Storage: Meilisearch stores indexes and data locally; attach a volume on Railway to retain data between deployments.
Environment Variables: Customize your deployment using these variables:

Variable	Description
`MEILI_MASTER_KEY`	`(Required)` Master key to secure your instance.
`MEILISEARCH_VERSION`	(Optional) Meilisearch version tag (default: `latest`).
`MEILI_ENV`	Environment mode (`production` or `development`).
`MEILI_NO_ANALYTICS`	Set `true`/`false` to toggle telemetry.
`PORT`	The port the service listens on (default: `3331`).
`MEILI_HTTP_ADDR`	Bind address (usually `0.0.0.0:3331`).
`MEILI_DB_PATH`	Path where data is stored.

Deployment Dependencies

Why Deploy Meilisearch 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 Meilisearch 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.