Production-grade Roblox Studio deployment running in a web browser via Railway.com using VNC and noVNC.
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Fork this repository to your GitHub account
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Deploy to Railway:
- Go to Railway.app
- Click "New Project" → "Deploy from GitHub repo"
- Select your forked repository
- Railway will automatically detect the configuration and deploy
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Access Roblox Studio:
- Railway will provide a public URL
- Open the URL in your browser
- Enter VNC password:
robloxstudio2024 - Wait for Roblox Studio to install automatically
Internet → Railway HTTPS → noVNC Web Interface → VNC Server → XFCE Desktop → Roblox Studio
Components:
- Docker Container: Ubuntu 22.04 with XFCE4 desktop
- VNC Server: TightVNC for desktop access (internal only)
- noVNC: Web-based VNC client accessible via browser
- Wine: Compatibility layer to run Roblox Studio on Linux
- Railway: Cloud platform with automatic HTTPS and scaling
PORT=6080 # Web interface port
DISPLAY=:1 # X11 display
VNC_PASSWORD=robloxstudio2024 # VNC access password
RESOLUTION=1920x1080 # Desktop resolution
COLOR_DEPTH=24 # Color depth (8/16/24/32)
- ✅ VNC server runs internally only (not exposed to internet)
- ✅ Access only through encrypted noVNC web interface
- ✅ Railway provides HTTPS by default
- ✅ Input validation and error handling
- ✅ Process monitoring and auto-restart
- Health Checks: Automatic service monitoring
- Auto-restart: Services restart if they crash
- Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling and logging
- Retry Logic: Automatic retries for network operations
- Process Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of VNC and websockify
- Optimized Startup: Fast boot with dependency checking
- Resource Management: Efficient process management
- Logging: Structured logging for debugging
- Cleanup: Automatic cleanup of temporary files
├── Dockerfile # Container configuration
├── railway.toml # Railway deployment config
├── README.md # This file
├── .env.example # Environment variables template
├── .gitignore # Git ignore rules
└── scripts/
├── railway-start.sh # Main startup script
├── railway-health-check.sh # Health check script
├── install-roblox.sh # Roblox Studio installer
└── health-endpoint.sh # HTTP health endpoint
- Wait for Setup: Initial startup takes 2-3 minutes
- Roblox Installation: Roblox Studio installs automatically in background
- Desktop Access: Full XFCE4 desktop environment
- Launch Studio: Find Roblox Studio in Applications menu
- Login: Use your Roblox account to login
- Create: Build games using full Roblox Studio features
- Save: Projects are automatically saved in the container
- Publish: Publish directly to Roblox from the web interface
Connection Failed
- Wait 2-3 minutes for services to start
- Refresh the browser page
- Check Railway deployment logs
Slow Performance
- Close unnecessary desktop applications
- Use stable internet connection
- Consider upgrading Railway plan
Roblox Studio Missing
- Installation happens automatically on first run
- Check desktop for installation progress
- May take 5-10 minutes depending on connection
- Railway Logs: Check deployment logs in Railway dashboard
- Health Check: Service includes built-in health monitoring
- Process Status: Automatic restart if services fail
| Plan | RAM | vCPU | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | Free tier | Limited | Testing |
| Pro | 8GB+ | Multiple | Development |
| Team | 32GB+ | High | Production |
- Change VNC Password: Update
VNC_PASSWORDin Railway environment - Monitor Usage: Keep track of resource usage
- Regular Updates: Keep the deployment updated
- Backup Projects: Use Roblox's cloud sync features
- VNC server is internal only (not exposed to internet)
- HTTPS encryption provided by Railway
- Rate limiting and basic security headers
- Input validation and sanitization
Update environment variables in Railway dashboard:
VNC_PASSWORD=your-secure-password
RESOLUTION=1366x768 # Lower resolution for better performance
COLOR_DEPTH=16 # Reduce color depth for speed# Build and run locally
docker build -t roblox-studio .
docker run -p 6080:6080 roblox-studio
# Access via http://localhost:6080- Optimize Resolution: Lower resolution = better performance
- Stable Internet: Use wired connection when possible
- Close Apps: Close unnecessary desktop applications
- Monitor Resources: Watch Railway resource usage
- Regular Restart: Restart service periodically for optimal performance
- GitHub Issues: Report bugs and request features
- Railway Discord: discord.gg/railway
- Railway Docs: docs.railway.app
This project is open source. Roblox Studio is property of Roblox Corporation.
Ready to build games in the cloud! 🎯
Note: This setup runs Windows applications on Linux via Wine. Some advanced features may have compatibility limitations.