# DokuWiki

DokuWiki is a self-hosted, database-free open-source wiki that stores pages as plain text files. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Unraid and ZimaOS.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/183/dokuwiki

## Description

DokuWiki is a self-hosted, database-free open-source wiki that stores pages as plain text files. It provides simple, readable syntax, built-in access controls, authentication connectors, and plugin support for teams that want an easy-to-back-up, extensible documentation system.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

81/100 (Excellent), based on 5 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 22 days ago)
- Popular: 73 (4,726 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 100 (256 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)
- Security check: 85 (no serious findings, tests)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/dokuwiki/dokuwiki
- Documentation: https://www.dokuwiki.org/install
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/dokuwiki/dokuwiki
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/docuwiki-0xyvm5v1wow8tb?q=DocuWiki
- Official website: https://www.dokuwiki.org/dokuwiki
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/dokuwiki

## Common questions

### Do I need to configure a database for DokuWiki?

No, DokuWiki does not require a database.

### What should I check if DokuWiki is misbehaving on my web server?

Read the installation instructions for your operating system, web server, or web host. Permissions can also be a source of problems.

### Is DokuWiki easy to back up?

It is described as easy to maintain and back up.

### Can DokuWiki use authentication connectors and built-in access controls?

Yes, it has built-in access controls and authentication connectors.

### Can DokuWiki be extended with community plugins?

It supports many plugins contributed by the community.

## Alternatives

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- Foam: Foam is a personal knowledge management and sharing system inspired by Roam Research, built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub.
- GitBook: GitBook is a tool for building beautiful books using Git and Markdown.
- Gollum: Gollum is a simple Git-backed wiki for self-hosting lightweight documentation pages in a versioned repository, letting users edit markup fi…
- MediaWiki: MediaWiki is a free and open-source wiki engine that powers Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects, bundled here with the VisualEditor…
- Nuclino: Nuclino is a digital workspace for teams to organise notes, tasks, and documents in one searchable place.
- TiddlyWiki: TiddlyWiki is a single html file with all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the functionality (including editing, saving, ta…
- Wiki.js: Write your content in the widely used and simple Markdown format, using the built-in visual editor.
- XWiki: XWiki is a free wiki software platform written in Java with a design emphasis on extensibility.
- Zim: Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop.

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