Self-host with Docker · Yantr
Obsidian
Private, flexible markdown knowledge base that runs in your browser.
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Use Cases
About
What Obsidian does
Obsidian is a powerful knowledge management app built on plain Markdown files. This self-hosted version runs via KasmVNC, delivering the full Obsidian desktop experience in your browser. Notes are stored locally in a Docker volume — never on someone else's server. Supports thousands of community...
Install Flow
How to self-host Obsidian
Obsidian can be deployed with standard Docker Compose using the Yantr app catalog. This page collects the basic information searchers usually need first: what Obsidian does, which Docker image Yantr uses, default ports, deployment notes, and where to find the original compose template.
After deployment, Yantr lets you publish additional ports from the stack page using Docker-style syntax. Use 8080:8080 for a fixed host port or just 8080 to let Docker assign a random port.
Use Cases
What people run it for
- Build a personal knowledge base with linked notes and graph view.
- Write long-form content, journals, or documentation in Markdown.
- Use community plugins for tasks, calendars, and Kanban boards.
- Access your full Obsidian vault remotely from any browser.
Technical Details
Ports, image, and service metadata
Ports
| Port | Protocol | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 | HTTP | Web UI (KasmVNC) |
Docker Image
linuxserver/obsidian:latest
Service Name
obsidian
Notes
Things to know before you deploy
- Runs Obsidian as a full desktop app via KasmVNC — access it in any browser.
- Requires seccomp:unconfined for the browser sandbox to function correctly.
- Your vault is stored in the obsidian_config volume under /config/vaults.
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