- GitHub stars
- 1,124
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- 1.6.4
1 March 2026 - Last commit
- 12 April 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
59 commits
How to self-host Known
Known runs on PHP. 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 Known free?
Yes. Known is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Known?
Yes. Known runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Known still maintained?
The last change to Known's code was on 12 April 2026, with 59 commits in the last 12 months.
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