TriliumNext

Application256MB+ RAM

Hierarchical note-taking app with strong encryption and rich features

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Deploy TriliumNext in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select TriliumNext

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host TriliumNext?

TriliumNext is a hierarchical note-taking application with strong encryption, scripting capabilities, and a powerful note tree structure. Self-hosting ensures your encrypted knowledge base remains on your server while providing web access from anywhere.

Hierarchical note tree perfect for organizing complex knowledge

Strong encryption protects your notes at rest

Built-in scripting for automating note management

Web clipper for saving content from the browser

Relation maps and note attributes for structured data

TriliumNext vs Alternatives

TriliumNext vs Obsidian

Obsidian is file-based markdown. TriliumNext offers a richer hierarchical structure with built-in encryption and web access.

TriliumNext vs Joplin

Joplin is great for simple notes. TriliumNext excels at deep knowledge management with note relations and scripting.

TriliumNext vs Notion

Notion is cloud-hosted. TriliumNext runs on your server with encryption and far deeper customization through scripting.

Why Deploy TriliumNext with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys TriliumNext with minimal resource usage (256MB RAM) and persistent encrypted storage. Perfect for a personal knowledge base on a small VPS.

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After Deployment

After deploying TriliumNext with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Set up your password on first access

Create your note tree structure

Configure sync if using multiple devices

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

TriliumNext FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting TriliumNext

How do I deploy TriliumNext with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select TriliumNext 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 TriliumNext?

TriliumNext 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 TriliumNext data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard TriliumNext backup and restore procedures.

How do I update TriliumNext to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest TriliumNext image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is TriliumNext free to self-host?

TriliumNext 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.