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Deploy HackMD on your own server.
HackMD is a simple and powerful note-taking app that allows you to create notes, write and organize your thoughts, and collaborate with others in real time. It's a great tool for anyone who wants to stay organized and productive while working remotely or on the go.
Your infrastructureAutomatic HTTPSNo lock-in
Screenshots
A closer look at HackMD.
Setup time
A few minutes
Deployment
Your own server
Services
2 connected services
Why HackMD
Everything you need, running where you choose.
Get the full HackMD experience with Easypanel handling the repetitive infrastructure work around it.
No-Code Collaboration
The app provides a no-code collaboration experience, allowing you to collaborate on documents in real time. This eliminates the need for manual sharing and ensures that all changes are tracked and saved.
No-Code Note Taking
The app provides a no-code note taking experience, allowing you to create notes, write and organize your thoughts, and collaborate with others in real time. This eliminates the need for manual note taking and ensures that all notes are saved and accessible.
No-Code Organization
The app provides a no-code organization experience, allowing you to organize your notes, tasks, and other content in a structured and intuitive way. This eliminates the need for manual organization and ensures that all content is easily accessible and searchable.
One-click deployment
Skip manual Docker setup. Easypanel creates and connects the services this app needs.
Your server, your data
Run the application on infrastructure you control, without giving up a polished deployment workflow.
Production-ready defaults
Persistent storage, domains, HTTPS, and environment variables are configured from one guided form.
How it works
From template to live app in three steps.
Easypanel turns the template into real services, storage, and domains on the server you already control.
Already have Easypanel? Open your dashboard at the URL or IP of your own installation.
Installation guide1
Open your dashboard
Visit the URL or IP of your Easypanel installation and choose the target project.
2
Choose HackMD
Open Templates, select HackMD, then review its service names and configuration.
3
Deploy and open your app
Easypanel starts every service and provisions an HTTPS domain for you.
Installation options
The template asks for these values before creating your services.
| Option | Default | Required |
|---|---|---|
App Service Name | hackmd | Required |
App Service Image | hackmdio/hackmd:2.6.1 | Required |
Database Service Name | hackmd-db | Required |
Resources
Project documentation and source code.
Latest template update
Dec 25, 2025
Version bumped to 2.6.1
Questions
Deploy with confidence.
The template handles the application setup while Easypanel keeps the infrastructure understandable and under your control.
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Ready to deploy HackMD?
Open your own Easypanel dashboard, choose HackMD from Templates, and review the deployment options.