Docs
Collaborative note taking, wiki and documentation platform that scales.
- GitHub stars
- 16,913
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v6.0.0
9 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Kubernetes
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,081 commits
Replaces
Paid products Docs can stand in for.
How to self-host Docs
Docs runs on Kubernetes. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Docs free?
Yes. Docs is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Docs?
Yes. Docs runs on Kubernetes. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Docs replace?
People use Docs instead of Dropbox Paper, Microsoft Word, Notion or Google Docs.
Is Docs still maintained?
The last change to Docs's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1081 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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