Your reading
Zotero
Keep your reference library and attachments organised.
Self-hosted research software
Your research tools,
on your server.
Install and manage research applications from one dashboard. Connect your notes, papers and selected folders to compatible AI tools when you choose.
In development. No public installer yet. Wait for a published release before renting a server for ScholarServer.
Applications
Different tools.
One research space.
Install applications from the catalog, configure their connections and review updates. The applications below are in development; available features depend on the release.
Your notes
Obsidian
Work with Markdown notes and choose the sync setup that suits you.
Your thinking
Logseq
Connect ideas in an outline-based research workspace.
Your interests
FreshRSS
Follow journals, blogs and other feeds in your own reader.
Your documents
Docling
Turn documents into structured text for further work.
Your material
Files
Give connected assistants access to the folders you choose.
Apps have their own licences and requirements. Some features need a separate account or subscription; availability varies by app and release.
Hosting and access
Choose where it runs.
Control who connects.
Use your own server
Rent a server from a provider or use your own hardware. ScholarServer isn’t a managed hosting service.
Keep the dashboard private
Install Tailscale on each device you use to reach the dashboard. Public AI access is configured separately; it does not make the dashboard public.
Connect AI tools
Connect compatible AI applications to supported app tools. You choose what to connect; requests may send research data to the AI provider you use.
Setup
Start on your computer.
Continue in your browser.
Choose a server
Rent a Linux server or use your own hardware. Check the release requirements before purchasing.
Open the installer
Use Terminal or PowerShell to connect to the server and run the installer. Open its private setup link in your browser.
Install applications
Install apps from the catalog, connect your accounts, and set up backups.
You need administrator access to the server. Everyday application management happens in the browser.
Requirements and responsibilities
Before you
get started.
What does it cost?
You pay your chosen provider for the server, or cover the cost of your own hardware. Storage, off-site backups, AI services and some app features may have separate costs. Check those services before committing.
Do I need a domain name?
Not for the recommended Tailscale setup. Using your own domain is an option for setups that need it.
Is my data always private?
You control where your server stores its data and which integrations you enable. Connected cloud storage, sync services or AI providers may receive data when you use them. Self-hosting does not remove the need for good access controls and backups.
Can I install it today?
ScholarServer is in development. This website is a preview; the official public installer is not available yet. Please wait for a published release before renting a server specifically for ScholarServer.
Who looks after the server?
You do. Use ScholarServer to install apps, manage updates and make backups. You remain responsible for maintaining the server and testing recovery.
Review the setup
before you begin.
Server requirements, connection steps and access options.
Read the getting-started guide Development preview · Public installer not yet available