[GH-ISSUE #863] Self host a boostnote server

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Originally created by @babeuloula on GitHub (Mar 12, 2021).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/BoostIO/BoostNote-App/issues/863

Hi!

With the new version I can't create unlimited notes. I write several note everyday and I decide to choose boostnote instead of Evernote in order to use markdown and multiple devices.

On the roadmap, do you have plan to propose a docker image and a way to select a custom server for desktop and mobile apps ?

Thanks a lot
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Originally created by @babeuloula on GitHub (Mar 12, 2021). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/BoostIO/BoostNote-App/issues/863 Hi! With the new version I can't create unlimited notes. I write several note everyday and I decide to choose boostnote instead of Evernote in order to use markdown and multiple devices. On the roadmap, do you have plan to propose a docker image and a way to select a custom server for desktop and mobile apps ? Thanks a lot Best regards

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@Komediruzecki commented on GitHub (Mar 12, 2021):

Hi, babeuloula,

I'm not sure this is the way cloud boost note is going.
But you can always use file system-based space/storage in boost note, also you can then sync the files (if needed) by third party tool (google disk, one drive, etc...)

Does that sound good for you or you need it to be a self-hostable app?
If so, we can make this a feature request and see if there is enough interest and it makes sense from the business perspective.

@Komediruzecki commented on GitHub (Mar 12, 2021): Hi, babeuloula, I'm not sure this is the way cloud boost note is going. But you can always use file system-based space/storage in boost note, also you can then sync the files (if needed) by third party tool (google disk, one drive, etc...) Does that sound good for you or you need it to be a self-hostable app? If so, we can make this a feature request and see if there is enough interest and it makes sense from the business perspective.

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@babeuloula commented on GitHub (Mar 12, 2021):

Save data on a third party like gdrive or other is not good for me. With dropbox (I don't use GDrive), I can't use more than 2 devices on the same time. And with my smartphone I can't save dropbox file.

And why limit at 10 documents ? Pro features like share a note, revisions ... OK but why only 10 documents ?

@babeuloula commented on GitHub (Mar 12, 2021): Save data on a third party like gdrive or other is not good for me. With dropbox (I don't use GDrive), I can't use more than 2 devices on the same time. And with my smartphone I can't save dropbox file. And why limit at 10 documents ? Pro features like share a note, revisions ... OK but why only 10 documents ?

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@Komediruzecki commented on GitHub (Mar 12, 2021):

Don't really use dropbox so cannot tell why do they restrict the number of devices.
Currently in Boost Note next there is no way to have raw markdown notes (that would make things easier for self syncing) as mentioned here: #603 and #811.

Cannot really answer you why there is a limit to 10 notes but I suppose the cloud space with its features is a separate application that has its own business path (previously BoostHub). If you like the application the 3$ for pro unlimited notes plan is a great way to support the developers. With many users (hard to scale) and cloud storage not being free, it's logical that no-one can offer unlimited storage space without any fees. The 10 documents limit is obviously just for app testing purposes.

@Komediruzecki commented on GitHub (Mar 12, 2021): Don't really use dropbox so cannot tell why do they restrict the number of devices. Currently in Boost Note next there is no way to have raw markdown notes (that would make things easier for self syncing) as mentioned here: #603 and #811. Cannot really answer you why there is a limit to 10 notes but I suppose the cloud space with its features is a separate application that has its own business path (previously BoostHub). If you like the application the 3$ for pro unlimited notes plan is a great way to support the developers. With many users (hard to scale) and cloud storage not being free, it's logical that no-one can offer unlimited storage space without any fees. The 10 documents limit is obviously just for app testing purposes.

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@babeuloula commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2021):

If you like the application the 3$ for pro unlimited notes plan is a great way to support the developers.

Yes I know, but I also want to centralize all my data (notes, files, email ...). I hope Boostnote will propose a Docker image for your own cloud.

@babeuloula commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2021): > If you like the application the 3$ for pro unlimited notes plan is a great way to support the developers. Yes I know, but I also want to centralize all my data (notes, files, email ...). I hope Boostnote will propose a Docker image for your own cloud.

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@edyounis commented on GitHub (Mar 17, 2021):

I think this would be a great feature. I think this would definitely increase the audience of this app.

To be specific, the ability to launch a boost note next sever and the ability to connect to an ip address or hostname in the storage menu would be awesome features!

@edyounis commented on GitHub (Mar 17, 2021): I think this would be a great feature. I think this would definitely increase the audience of this app. To be specific, the ability to launch a boost note next sever and the ability to connect to an ip address or hostname in the storage menu would be awesome features!

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@YetAnotherSimon commented on GitHub (Mar 31, 2021):

Hi, I agree this would be a great feature.

I would like to give another reason why a self-hostable app would be important to some people like me. From time to time you may have contracts where you have to be very careful about where you store your data, especially if you are an EU citizen. Syncing files with third-party tools isn't a great solution for teams working together at the same time, so it would be great to work with a normal team storage where you know that your data is on your own server.

@YetAnotherSimon commented on GitHub (Mar 31, 2021): Hi, I agree this would be a great feature. I would like to give another reason why a self-hostable app would be important to some people like me. From time to time you may have contracts where you have to be very careful about where you store your data, especially if you are an EU citizen. Syncing files with third-party tools isn't a great solution for teams working together at the same time, so it would be great to work with a normal team storage where you know that your data is on your own server.

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@mrsideshowjack commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2021):

+1 on this

This would be a game changer for my team, as we have company policies that prevent us from storing confidential info (docs/notes) on anything other than internal infra.

@mrsideshowjack commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2021): +1 on this This would be a game changer for my team, as we have company policies that prevent us from storing confidential info (docs/notes) on anything other than internal infra.

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@Komediruzecki commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2021):

We can leave this issue as discussion and feature request interest gathering.

I think a lot of people are requesting company confidential data storing and sharing, so something in this direction (security wise) will be done.

@Komediruzecki commented on GitHub (Apr 3, 2021): We can leave this issue as discussion and feature request interest gathering. I think a lot of people are requesting company confidential data storing and sharing, so something in this direction (security wise) will be done.

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@Komediruzecki commented on GitHub (Aug 9, 2021):

Hi, babeuloula,

Just to give a bit of an update for this, the new cloud spaces can now have unlimited documents, so the restriction and hopefully this problem should resolved.

As for security wise, the local storage is your best bet, there is no cloud sync, analytics, backend server etc. so you can continue using it that way and sync it externally.

For the cloud security, not sure if that mix well together, but maybe @Rokt33r can provide more info if we have any plans for supporting this.

@Komediruzecki commented on GitHub (Aug 9, 2021): Hi, babeuloula, Just to give a bit of an update for this, the new cloud spaces can now have unlimited documents, so the restriction and hopefully this problem should resolved. As for security wise, the local storage is your best bet, there is no cloud sync, analytics, backend server etc. so you can continue using it that way and sync it externally. For the cloud security, not sure if that mix well together, but maybe @Rokt33r can provide more info if we have any plans for supporting this.

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@Rokt33r commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2021):

It would be really nice if we can develop the cloud space feature together. But currently, the cloud space feature is not mature enough to provide the self-hosted server and their code. We will consider again when the feature becomes mature enough to provide enterprise-level service.

@Rokt33r commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2021): It would be really nice if we can develop the cloud space feature together. But currently, the cloud space feature is not mature enough to provide the self-hosted server and their code. We will consider again when the feature becomes mature enough to provide enterprise-level service.

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@babeuloula commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2021):

Hello, thanks both of you. Now with illimited documents it's great.

But host your own BoostNote is the most important part of this issue. Why close this issue ?

@babeuloula commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2021): Hello, thanks both of you. Now with illimited documents it's great. But host your own BoostNote is the most important part of this issue. Why close this issue ?

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@d-daemon commented on GitHub (Sep 25, 2021):

I would very much like this feature as well.

@d-daemon commented on GitHub (Sep 25, 2021): I would very much like this feature as well.

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@babeuloula commented on GitHub (Sep 25, 2021):

Should I recreate an issue ? Some users of BoostNote want to self host his notes.

ping @Komediruzecki

@babeuloula commented on GitHub (Sep 25, 2021): Should I recreate an issue ? Some users of BoostNote want to self host his notes. ping @Komediruzecki

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@Komediruzecki commented on GitHub (Sep 25, 2021):

The issue is closed because of what @Rokt33r said, I don't see a point in recreating one, but once things get in place, we can consider gathering interest, I suggest opening a discussion on discussions for this.

@Komediruzecki commented on GitHub (Sep 25, 2021): The issue is closed because of what @Rokt33r said, I don't see a point in recreating one, but once things get in place, we can consider gathering interest, I suggest opening a discussion on discussions for this.

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@Pezhvak commented on GitHub (Oct 19, 2021):

It would be great if we can use this as a self-hosted solution.

@Pezhvak commented on GitHub (Oct 19, 2021): It would be great if we can use this as a self-hosted solution.

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@babeuloula commented on GitHub (Oct 19, 2021):

@Pezhvak you can 👍🏼 on this discussion if you want : https://github.com/BoostIO/BoostNote-App/discussions/1232

@babeuloula commented on GitHub (Oct 19, 2021): @Pezhvak you can 👍🏼 on this discussion if you want : https://github.com/BoostIO/BoostNote-App/discussions/1232

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