Pepperminty Wiki
Lightweight, single-file PHP wiki engine with modular features
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Last commit 23 Apr 2026.

Pepperminty Wiki is a compact, single-file PHP wiki engine designed to be easy to deploy and administer. It provides core wiki functionality in a minimal footprint while exposing modular features for collaborative knowledge sites.
Key Features
- Single-file PHP deployment for easy installation on any PHP-enabled web server
- Page revision history with the ability to view and revert past versions
- File upload support for attachments and images
- Page tags and simple content categorization
- Dynamic help pages and a built-in changelog for users and admins
- Theming support and a growing theme gallery; user watchlists and registration options
- Dockerfile available for containerized deployments
Use Cases
- Small team or project knowledge base where easy setup and low maintenance are priorities
- Community or hobbyist encyclopedias that need page history, uploads, and tagging
- Lightweight documentation portals for internal tools or events
Limitations and Considerations
- Single-file design favors simplicity over advanced enterprise features; lacks extensive plugin ecosystem and fine-grained access controls
- UI and editor are basic compared with modern markdown/WYSIWYG editors; some planned enhancements (e.g., richer editor, auto-updates) are noted as future work
- Not optimized for very large-scale deployments or complex multi-tenant environments
Pepperminty Wiki is suited to users who need a straightforward, self-contained wiki engine with revisioning, uploads, and theming without a heavy operational burden. It prioritizes simplicity and modularity over enterprise complexity.
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