SilverBullet
Note-taking application optimized for people with a hacker mindset.
- GitHub stars
- 6,302
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- 2.12.1
12 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Deno
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,346 commits
Replaces
Paid products SilverBullet can stand in for.
How to self-host SilverBullet
SilverBullet runs on Docker and Deno. 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.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is SilverBullet free?
Yes. SilverBullet 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 SilverBullet?
Yes. SilverBullet runs on Docker and Deno. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does SilverBullet replace?
People use SilverBullet instead of Roam Research.
Is SilverBullet still maintained?
The last change to SilverBullet's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1346 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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