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DokuWiki

Simple to use and highly versatile open-source wiki software that doesn't require a database.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
WikiNo DatabasePlain Text WikiKnowledge BasePhpDocumentation
Overview

Why consider DokuWiki?

DokuWiki is an open-source wiki software that doesn't require a database. It stores all wiki pages and media in plain text files, offering built-in access controls, revision history, and 1,000+ plugins.

Guided learning

Learn DokuWiki by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of DokuWiki

DokuWiki is ideal for team documentation and knowledge bases, offering effortless backup and migration because all data lives in plain text.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name dokuwiki \
3 -p 8080:8080 \
4 -v $(pwd)/dokuwiki_data:/bitnami/dokuwiki \
5 bitnami/dokuwiki:latest

DokuWiki is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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DokuWiki FAQs

DokuWiki is listed as a Content Cms tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

DokuWiki is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

DokuWiki is listed as an alternative to MediaWiki. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.