Zim
Graphical text editor used to maintain a collection of wiki pages. Each page can contain links to other pages, simple formatting and images.
- GitHub stars
- 2,209
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Last commit
- 7 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python, Debian packages
Commits per month, last 12 months
159 commits
How to self-host Zim
Zim runs on Python and Debian packages. 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 Zim free?
Yes. Zim is open source under the GPL-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 Zim?
Yes. Zim runs on Python and Debian packages. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Zim still maintained?
The last change to Zim's code was on 7 October 2026, with 159 commits in the last 12 months.
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