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SilverBullet
Application256MB+ RAM
Personal productivity platform built on Markdown — wiki, notes, knowledge base, and lightweight programming environment
applicationnotessilverbulletopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy SilverBullet in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select SilverBullet
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 SilverBullet on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the SilverBullet template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted Markdown notes workspace on your VPS, then verify the SilverBullet web UI in a browser.
About 7 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 SilverBullet
Use the template picker search to find SilverBullet in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the SilverBullet template
Choose the SilverBullet template. Server Compass fills in the SilverBullet web service, admin password, and persistent space volume.
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Step 5Review the SilverBullet settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named silverbullet-demo and used host port 4114.
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Step 6Deploy SilverBullet
Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the SilverBullet image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm SilverBullet is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the SilverBullet app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open SilverBullet in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The SilverBullet web UI confirms the notes workspace is reachable.
After SilverBullet Opens
- Create the first protected note space before production use.
- Configure HTTPS before exposing the media tracker publicly.
- Review sync, plug, and access settings before inviting other users.
- Back up the SilverBullet space volume before relying on production notes.
SilverBullet deployment questions
What does the SilverBullet template deploy?
It deploys the SilverBullet application with a persistent space volume so teams can run a self-hosted notes workspace.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4114, which maps to the SilverBullet web service on container port 3000.
Why does the guide stop at the login or setup web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean SilverBullet web UI because login, notes, plugs, and space settings depend on the production instance.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the SilverBullet template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying SilverBullet with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Log in with admin / SB_PASSWORD
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Explore the welcome notebook
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Install plugs (plugins) from Settings > Plugs to extend functionality
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
SilverBullet FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting SilverBullet
How do I deploy SilverBullet with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select SilverBullet 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 SilverBullet?
SilverBullet requires a minimum of 256MB 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 SilverBullet data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard SilverBullet backup and restore procedures.
How do I update SilverBullet to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest SilverBullet image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is SilverBullet free to self-host?
SilverBullet 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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