HedgeDoc

HedgeDoc is a web-based, collaborative Markdown note editor designed for teams to write together in real time. It focuses on fast note creation, easy sharing, and flexible publishing, while still supporting structured organization and access control.

Key Features:

• Real-time collaborative editing for Markdown documents
• Markdown preview and formatting helpers, including syntax highlighting for code blocks
• Multiple sharing and publishing modes (private notes, shared links, published notes)
• Note history/revisions to track and restore changes
• User accounts and team collaboration features (permissions depend on configuration)
• External authentication support via common identity providers (e.g., LDAP/OAuth/OIDC depending on setup)
• Export/share notes in common formats (e.g., Markdown) and embed-friendly published views

Use Cases:

• Collaborative meeting notes, sprint notes, and incident write-ups
• Lightweight internal documentation and how-to pages for teams
• Publishing announcements or public notes with shareable URLs

Limitations and Considerations:

• Advanced wiki-style information architecture (hierarchical pages, strong interlinking, graph views) is not the primary focus compared to dedicated wiki platforms.

HedgeDoc is well-suited when you want a simple, fast, multi-user Markdown editor with real-time collaboration and straightforward ways to share or publish notes. It fits teams that value “write together now” workflows over heavyweight document management.