How do I deploy ParrotOS Core Edition (Web Terminal) on Railway?

You can deploy ParrotOS Core Edition (Web Terminal) 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: parrot-os-core-edition-web-terminal-18112a71, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host ParrotOS Core Edition (Web Terminal) on Railway

This template provides a one-click ParrotOS Core Edition web terminal running on Railway, giving you instant browser-based access to a clean, minimal Debian-based Linux shell without managing servers or SSH keys. Parrot Security OS Core Edition is designed as a lightweight foundation, offering maximum flexibility for custom setups without preinstalled security toolchains.

About Hosting ParrotOS Core Edition (Web Terminal)

Deploying ParrotOS Core Edition (Web Terminal) on Railway uses the official Parrot Core Docker image in a lightweight, containerized environment. Railway manages orchestration, networking, and scaling, delivering a minimal ParrotOS base system without server management overhead.

A persistent volume is mounted at /work to retain files, configurations, scripts, and installed packages across redeployments and restarts. This setup is ideal for building custom security environments, development stacks, or reproducible Linux workspaces tailored to your exact needs.

Common Use Cases

Building custom penetration testing or security toolchains
Minimal Linux environments for development and automation
Installing only the tools you need for research or experimentation
Privacy-focused or hardened Linux setups
Learning Linux, Debian-based systems, or ParrotOS internals

How Access Works

Access the ParrotOS Core shell directly from your browser
Secured with basic authentication
Powered by ttyd, providing a real interactive terminal
Fully compatible with Railway’s dynamic port routing

Dependencies for ParrotOS Core Edition (Web Terminal) Hosting

Environment Variables

Configure the following variables in the Railway dashboard:

USERNAME Choose a username used to log in to the web-based terminal.
PASSWORD Choose a password used to log in to the web-based terminal.

Deployment Dependencies

Official ParrotOS Core Docker image: parrotsec/core https://hub.docker.com/r/parrotsec/core
SSH: Railway CLI for proxy access and diagnostics https://docs.railway.app/guides/cli#ssh

SSH Usage (Optional)

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following in place:

The Railway CLI installed on your local machine
Logged in with your Railway account using railway login

Usage

You can copy the exact command directly from the Railway dashboard:

Navigate to your project in the Railway dashboard
Right-click on the service you want to connect to
Select “Copy SSH Command”
Paste the command into your local terminal to connect

Why Deploy ParrotOS Core Edition 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 ParrotOS Core Edition 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.