WikiDocs

A databaseless markdown flat-file wiki engine.

GitHub stars
531
License
MIT
Latest release
2.0.1
19 August 2026
Last commit
19 August 2026
Runs on
PHP, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

59 commits

How to self-host WikiDocs

WikiDocs runs on PHP and Docker. 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.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is WikiDocs free?

Yes. WikiDocs 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 WikiDocs?

Yes. WikiDocs runs on PHP and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is WikiDocs still maintained?

The last change to WikiDocs's code was on 19 August 2026, with 59 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Wikis

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