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A modern, databaseless flat-file wiki platform built with Go.

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Last commit 21 Aug 2026.

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Wiki-Go is a modern, databaseless flat-file wiki platform built with Go. It stores content as Markdown in a flat-file structure and offers features for knowledge bases, documentation, and collaboration without requiring an external database.

Key Features

  • Full Markdown editing with emoji, Mermaid diagrams, and LaTeX math
  • Smart full-text search with highlighting and advanced filters
  • Hierarchical page structure with version history
  • User management, access control, and private wiki mode
  • Comments with moderation and markdown support
  • No external database; file-based storage, easy backups
  • Instant setup via Docker or prebuilt binaries
  • Custom logos, banners, shortcodes, and more
  • Link management with automatic metadata fetching and categorization
  • Interactive Kanban boards for project management

Use Cases

  • Team documentation and internal wikis for product teams
  • Public documentation portals and knowledge bases
  • Personal knowledge bases and collaborative projects

Limitations and Considerations

  • Non-SSL setups require allow_insecure_cookies: true; this reduces security and should only be used in trusted networks; TLS is recommended for production.
  • Default admin credentials exist; change them immediately after first login to secure the wiki.

Conclusion

Wiki-Go provides a lightweight, self-contained wiki workflow with Markdown-centric content, easy deployment via Docker or binaries, and no external database dependencies, making it suitable for teams and individuals for knowledge management.

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