How do I deploy Snippet Box on Railway?

You can deploy Snippet Box 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: snippet-box-69efeab0, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Snippet Box on Railway

Snippet Box is a simple, self-hosted application for organizing and managing code snippets. It allows developers to easily create, edit, browse, search, and categorize snippets across various programming languages, with syntax highlighting, tag-based filtering, pinned favorites, and built-in Markdown support for adding notes or documentation.

Snippet Box interface

About Hosting Snippet Box

Hosting Snippet Box involves deploying its official Docker image, which bundles a full-stack Node.js application (Express backend with Sequelize/SQLite and React frontend). The container requires a persistent volume for the /app/data directory to store the SQLite database and user data. Deployment is straightforward with Docker or platforms like Railway, which handle container orchestration, scaling, and networking automatically. No external database is needed since it uses embedded SQLite, making it lightweight and easy to maintain. Once deployed, access the web interface to start adding and managing snippets securely on your own infrastructure.

Common Use Cases

Personal code snippet library for quick reference and organization during development
Team-shared repository for reusable code blocks, boilerplate, or utility functions
Self-hosted alternative to cloud services like Gist or Pastebin, with full data privacy and control

Dependencies for Snippet Box Hosting

Docker runtime (handled automatically on Railway)
Persistent storage volume for data persistence

Deployment Dependencies

Official Docker image: pawelmalak/snippet-box on Docker Hub
Source code and documentation: GitHub Repository

Why Deploy Snippet Box 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 Snippet Box 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.