Self-host Nonograph
v0.5.1Anonymous publishing platform with Tor support
- Stars
- 324
- Port
- 8009 (HTTP server)
ghcr.io/du82/nonograph
What is Nonograph?
This minimalist tool lets anyone publish formatted text anonymously — no accounts, no tracking, just a shareable link. It supports extensive Markdown-like markup with a slash-command menu, stores posts as plaintext files, and includes built-in Tor hidden service support that automatically generates .onion addresses. Deploy via Docker, Docker Compose, or a one-click Debian script that handles Rust compilation and Tor setup. Released under the Unlicense (public domain).
Should you self-host Nonograph?
Nonograph scores 47/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #14 of 24 in Blogging. It has 324 GitHub stars.
It shipped 10 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v0.5.1, came out on 24 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 2 weeks.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is Unlicense-licensed and written mostly in Rust.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Typecho (66/100, 12 456 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Nonograph vs Typecho side by side.
Features
- Anonymous publishing
- Immutable posts
- JavaScript-free access
- No tracking or analytics
- Plaintext storage
- Rich markup editor
- Tor Hidden Service
Nonograph README
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