How do I deploy NoteDiscovery on Railway?

You can deploy NoteDiscovery 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: note-discovery-3a12ca86, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host NoteDiscovery on Railway

What is NoteDiscovery?

NoteDiscovery is a lightweight, self-hosted note-taking application that puts you in complete control of your knowledge base. Write, organize, and discover your notes with a beautiful, modern interface—all running on your own server.

Note Discovery

🎯 Who is it for?

Privacy-conscious users who want complete control over their data
Developers who prefer markdown and local file storage
Knowledge workers building a personal wiki or second brain
Teams looking for a self-hosted alternative to commercial apps
Anyone who values simplicity, speed, and ownership

✨ Why NoteDiscovery?

vs. Commercial Apps (Notion, Evernote, Obsidian Sync)

Feature	NoteDiscovery	Commercial Apps
Cost	100% Free	$xxx/month/year
Privacy	Your server, your data	Their servers, their terms
Speed	Lightning fast	Depends on internet
Offline	Always works	Limited or requires sync
Customization	Full control	Limited options
No Lock-in	Plain markdown files	Proprietary formats

Key Benefits

🔒 Total Privacy - Your notes never leave your server
💰 Zero Cost - No subscriptions, no hidden fees
🚀 Fast & Lightweight - Instant search and navigation
🎨 Beautiful Themes - Multiple themes, easy to customize
🔌 Extensible - Plugin system for custom features
📱 Responsive - Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
📂 Simple Storage - Plain markdown files in folders
🧮 Math Support - LaTeX/MathJax for beautiful equations

About Hosting NoteDiscovery

Hosting NoteDiscovery involves running a simple Node.js-based web server connected to your local or cloud storage. You can deploy it on any platform that supports containerized environments or Node.js runtimes. Once deployed, your NoteDiscovery instance will serve your markdown notes through a clean web UI, accessible from anywhere. With Railway, setup is automated—no manual server setup, SSL, or port forwarding needed. Just deploy, configure your storage path, and start writing.

Common Use Cases

Hosting a personal markdown wiki or digital garden
Building a private documentation hub for a team
Running a self-hosted note system with sync to a local folder

Dependencies for NoteDiscovery Hosting

Railway account - for deployment and hosting

Deployment Dependencies

NoteDiscovery GitHub Repository

Why Deploy NoteDiscovery 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 NoteDiscovery 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.