Publify

Simple but full featured web publishing software.

GitHub stars
1,855
License
MIT
Latest release
v11.0.0
4 October 2026
Last commit
4 October 2026
Runs on
Ruby

Commits per month, last 12 months

118 commits

How to self-host Publify

Publify runs on Ruby. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Publify free?

Yes. Publify is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Publify?

Yes. Publify runs on Ruby. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is Publify still maintained?

The last change to Publify's code was on 4 October 2026, with 118 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Content Management Systems (CMS)

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