Self-host Meilisearch
- License
- MIT AND BUSL-1.1
- GitHub stars
- 59,806, as of 8 Nov 2026
- Latest release
- v1.56.1, as of 8 Nov 2026
- Host needs
- Not stated in official docs
- Install method
- Official FAQ, linked below
- One-click template
- None listed
- License: MIT AND BUSL-1.1. Forkshelf marks this project as open core, with its enterprise parts under BUSL-1.1.
- Last commit: 5 Nov 2026 01:41 SGT, as of 8 Nov 2026. The repository is not archived.
Requirements
The official docs at www.meilisearch.com say "As a starting point, provision a machine with at least ten times the disk space of your raw dataset." (checked 25 Oct 2026 at 01:20:21 SGT).
The official docs at www.meilisearch.com say "Search speed depends on the ratio between RAM and database size. More RAM means faster searches." (checked 25 Oct 2026 at 01:20:21 SGT).
The official install docs checked on 25 Oct 2026 give no CPU or RAM figure.
Docker or Docker Compose
The Meilisearch FAQ at www.meilisearch.com covers disk space and how RAM affects search speed. It is the page checked for this guide and does not give install steps.
Hosting options
Forkshelf lists no hosting options for Meilisearch.