# outline

outline is a fast, self-hosted wiki and knowledge base that helps teams create, organise, and share documentation. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, Kubernetes (Helm), TrueNAS, Umbrel and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/502/outline

## Description

Outline is a fast, self-hosted wiki and knowledge base that helps teams create, organise, and share documentation.

## Platform availability

Available on 6 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Umbrel, ZimaOS, Proxmox, Helm.

## Health score

86/100 (Excellent), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 17 days ago)
- Popular: 65 (1,679 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 85 (6 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Documentation: https://www.getoutline.com/contact
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/outlinewiki/outline/
- GitHub: https://github.com/outline/outline
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=outline
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/community-charts/outline
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/outline/
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/outline
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/outline-0gum07p1pfj1i1?q=outline
- Official website: https://www.getoutline.com/

## Common questions

### Can Outline be put behind NGINX or another reverse proxy?

A Reddit self-hosting thread discusses configuring NGINX or another reverse proxy. It also treats HTTPS as especially important for the product.

### Can Outline be authenticated through self-hosted Keycloak?

A community thread discusses using self-hosted Keycloak for authentication. It notes that the Outline docs do not explain how to install Keycloak.

### Can Outline be self-hosted with MinIO and PostgreSQL on the same server?

A GitHub discussion describes a user hosting Outline with MinIO and PostgreSQL on their own server. The stated goal was full data control and access from the local network.

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