# WikiJS

WikiJS is a modern, lightweight, and powerful open-source wiki application built on Node.js for self-hosting collaborative knowledge bases. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on TrueNAS, Umbrel, Docker Hub, Proxmox, Kubernetes (Helm), ZimaOS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/583/wikijs

## Description

WikiJS is a modern, lightweight, and powerful open-source wiki application built on Node.js for self-hosting collaborative knowledge bases.

## Platform availability

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

## Health score

88/100 (Excellent), based on 5 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 13 days ago)
- Popular: 89 (29,023 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 85 (6 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)
- Security check: 61 (no serious findings, 30 minor, CI, tests, OpenSSF Scorecard 4.8/10)

## Links

- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/wiki-js
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/wikijs
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/wikijs
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=wikijs
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/geek-cookbook/wikijs
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/wikijs
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/wikijs-12taxl11iu1q7d?q=wikijs
- Official website: https://beta.js.wiki
- Documentation: https://docs.requarks.io

## Common questions

### Is the main Wiki.js GitHub repository safe to run in production?

No, it is marked as a BETA version of the upcoming 3.0 release and not for production use. The current stable release is the 2.x line in a separate repository.

### How do I configure user login and registration?

Use the Authentication module to configure how users can log in and register to the wiki.

### How can I back up or sync wiki content?

Use the Storage module to back up or sync the content of the wiki with external storage services.

### Does self-hosting Wiki.js include reverse proxy configuration?

Yes, self-hosting guidance for Wiki.js covers deploying and configuring an instance, including installation and reverse proxy setup.

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