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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.
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Grimoire
Application512MB+ RAM
Self-hosted bookmark manager with tags, categories, and full-text search
applicationbookmarksgrimoireopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Grimoire in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Grimoire
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Grimoire on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Grimoire template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted bookmark manager on your VPS, then verify the sign-up page loads.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Grimoire
Use the template picker search to find Grimoire in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Grimoire template
Choose the Grimoire template. Server Compass fills the bookmark app service, persistent data volume, public origin, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Grimoire settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named grimoire-demo and used host port 4229.
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Step 6Deploy Grimoire
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Grimoire web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Grimoire image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Grimoire is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Grimoire app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Grimoire in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Grimoire sign-up page confirms the bookmark manager is reachable.
After Grimoire Opens
- Create the first account immediately; the first signup becomes the administrator.
- Set PUBLIC_ORIGIN to the final HTTPS URL when moving behind a domain.
- Back up the Grimoire data volume because it stores the PocketBase database and bookmarks.
- Disable open registration after your users have registered.
- Create harmless test tags and categories before importing a real bookmark library.
- Restrict access with a reverse proxy, VPN, or firewall for production use.
- Keep the Grimoire image updated for application and dependency fixes.
Verified Result
The Grimoire web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Grimoire deployment questions
What does the Grimoire template deploy?
It deploys Grimoire as a single-container bookmark manager with persistent PocketBase-backed storage.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4229, which maps to the Grimoire web UI on container port 5173.
Does Grimoire need setup after deployment?
Sign up as the first user, create a harmless test bookmark, then disable open registration if the instance is shared.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Grimoire template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Grimoire with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the URL and create your account
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Disable open registration from admin settings
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Install the browser extension to add bookmarks quickly
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Create categories and tags to organize your library
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Configure full-text search and screenshot service in settings
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Grimoire FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Grimoire
How do I deploy Grimoire with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Grimoire from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for Grimoire?
Grimoire requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Grimoire data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Grimoire backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Grimoire to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Grimoire image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Grimoire free to self-host?
Grimoire is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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