HedgeDoc
Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms, formerly known as CodiMD and HackMD CE.
- GitHub stars
- 7,479
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 1.12.0
21 August 2026 - Last commit
- 22 September 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
587 commits
Replaces
Paid products HedgeDoc can stand in for.
How to self-host HedgeDoc
HedgeDoc runs on Docker and Node.js. 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 HedgeDoc free?
Yes. HedgeDoc is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host HedgeDoc?
Yes. HedgeDoc runs on Docker and Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does HedgeDoc replace?
People use HedgeDoc instead of HackMD, Dropbox Paper or Google Docs.
Is HedgeDoc still maintained?
The last change to HedgeDoc's code was on 22 September 2026, with 587 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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