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Is this template free to use?

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Can I customize this template?

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How do I get support for this template?

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Deploy and Host secure-moltbot-railway-template on Railway

MoltBot is a production-ready AI chatbot framework with enterprise-grade security. This template provides one-click deployment with built-in Telegram, Discord, and Slack integrations, comprehensive security layers including Cloudflare Tunnel support, device pairing, and a user-friendly web setup wizard. Deploy your secure AI assistant in minutes.

About Hosting secure-moltbot-railway-template

This template deploys MoltBot with production-grade security configured out-of-the-box. It includes a web-based setup wizard accessible at /setup to configure chat platform integrations (Telegram, Discord, Slack) without touching the command line. The deployment features persistent state via Railway volumes, automatic SSL/TLS, health checks, and optional Cloudflare Tunnel integration for enhanced DDoS protection and custom domain support. All sensitive data is stored securely in encrypted volumes, and the setup includes multi-layer authentication: setup password protection, MoltBot gateway authentication, and device-level pairing for zero-trust security.

Common Use Cases

Customer Support Automation: Deploy an AI assistant to handle customer inquiries across Telegram, Discord, or Slack channels with persistent conversation memory
Team Productivity Bot: Create an internal AI-powered bot for your organization with secure access controls and multi-factor authentication via Cloudflare Access
Personal AI Assistant: Run your own private AI chatbot with complete control over data, hosting, and security - no third-party cloud dependencies
Multi-Platform Chat Gateway: Connect multiple chat platforms (Telegram + Discord + Slack) to a unified AI backend with centralized management
Secure Development Environment: Test and develop chatbot features in a production-like environment with full debugging capabilities via the web UI

Dependencies for secure-moltbot-railway-template

Node.js 22+: Required runtime environment (automatically provided by Railway)
Railway Volume: Persistent storage mounted at /data for state and workspace (configured in template)
Chat Platform Tokens: API tokens from Telegram BotFather, Discord Developer Portal, or Slack App settings (obtained during setup)

Deployment Dependencies

Railway Account - Required for deployment
Telegram BotFather - To create Telegram bot tokens (optional)
Discord Developer Portal - To create Discord bot tokens (optional)
Slack API - To create Slack app tokens (optional)
Cloudflare Account - Optional, for Cloudflare Tunnel and custom domains with enhanced security
Custom Domain - Optional, for branded bot URLs with Cloudflare integration

Implementation Details

Security Architecture (Defense in Depth):

Layer 1: Network Security
  - Cloudflare Tunnel (optional): DDoS protection, no exposed ports
  - Railway SSL/TLS: Automatic HTTPS encryption

Layer 2: Identity Verification
  - Cloudflare Access (optional): Google/GitHub OAuth + MFA
  - Setup Password: Protected /setup wizard

Layer 3: Application Authentication
  - MoltBot Gateway Token: API authentication
  - Multi-platform chat auth: Platform-specific credentials

Layer 4: Device Trust
  - Device Pairing: Explicit approval for new devices
  - Persistent sessions: Trusted device management

Layer 5: Data Security
  - Encrypted volumes: State and credentials encrypted at rest
  - Environment secrets: Secure variable management

One-Click Setup Workflow:

# After deployment, visit Railway-provided URL
https://your-app.up.railway.app/setup

# Enter setup password (set during template deployment)
# Configure chat platforms via web UI:
# 1. Add Telegram bot token → Auto-configures channel
# 2. Add Discord bot token → Auto-configures channel  
# 3. Add Slack token → Auto-configures channel

# Access your bot UI at:
https://your-app.up.railway.app/moltbot

Environment Variables (Auto-configured by template):

PORT=8080                           # Auto-set by Railway
SETUP_PASSWORD=        # Set during template creation
MOLTBOT_STATE_DIR=/data/.moltbot   # Persisted to Railway volume
MOLTBOT_WORKSPACE_DIR=/data/workspace
MOLTBOT_GATEWAY_TOKEN=

Health Check Endpoint: The template includes /setup/healthz for Railway's health monitoring, with a 600-second timeout to accommodate initial Docker builds that compile MoltBot from source.

Optional: Cloudflare Tunnel Integration: For production deployments, see docs/cloudflare-tunnel.md for:

Custom domain setup (e.g., moltbot.yourdomain.com)
Cloudflare Access configuration (MFA + OAuth)
Device pairing workflow
Zero Trust security architecture

Why Deploy secure-moltbot-railway-template 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 secure-moltbot-railway-template 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.

Additional Benefits for This Template:

Persistent State: Railway volumes preserve your bot's memory and configuration across redeploys
Automatic Domains: One-click domain generation with SSL/TLS included
Zero Downtime: Health checks and restart policies ensure continuous availability
Scalable: Start small and scale vertically as your bot usage grows
Secure by Default: Environment secrets, encrypted volumes, and HTTPS out-of-the-box
Easy Monitoring: Built-in logs and metrics via Railway dashboard