How do I deploy podfetch on Railway?

You can deploy podfetch 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: podfetch-template-02eb47b2, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host PodFetch on Railway

About Hosting

PodFetch is an open-source, self-hosted podcast manager for downloading, organizing, and streaming podcasts in the browser. It is built with a Rust backend and React UI, and supports gPodder workflows.

This Railway template uses the official Docker image samuel19982/podfetch:latest and runs PodFetch as a single service. It stores application data with SQLite and keeps media files on persistent volumes.

Why Deploy

Own your podcast data — keep subscriptions, metadata, and downloads under your control.
Simple architecture — one container service, no required external database.
Web-based playback — stream and manage episodes from anywhere.
Flexible auth options — start open, then enable basic/OIDC auth as needed.
Easy updates — use the upstream Docker image tags for predictable upgrades.

Common Use Cases

Personal self-hosted podcast library with browser playback.
Family or small-team podcast hub with optional authentication.
Cloud-hosted replacement for local podcast download workflows.
Centralized podcast service paired with gPodder-compatible clients.

Dependencies for Deployment

Deployment Dependencies

Dependency	Details
Docker Image	`samuel19982/podfetch:latest`
Container Port	`8000`
Persistent Volume	`/app/podcasts` (stores downloaded episodes and SQLite DB file)
Required Env Vars	`SERVER_URL`, `DATABASE_URL`, `PORT`
Recommended Env Vars	`POLLING_INTERVAL`
Optional Auth Env Vars	`BASIC_AUTH` (plus `USERNAME` and `PASSWORD` when enabled)
External Database	Optional (PostgreSQL supported via `DATABASE_URL`)