Wiki.js

Wiki.js

Modern, extensible wiki software built on Node.js

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Wiki.js is a modern, lightweight wiki application designed for internal documentation, knowledge bases, and team collaboration. It focuses on modular extensibility, strong access controls, and flexible deployment options.

Key Features

  • Markdown-based content editing with rich formatting and media support
  • Modular architecture with many optional integrations (auth, search, storage, logging, rendering)
  • Extensive administration interface for managing content, users, and settings
  • Flexible access control for public, private, or mixed wikis
  • Multiple authentication options including local auth and enterprise integrations (LDAP, SAML, OAuth2/OIDC)
  • Two-factor authentication support for compatible authentication modules
  • Compatible with multiple SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, SQLite)

Use Cases

  • Team knowledge base for processes, runbooks, and internal documentation
  • Product and engineering documentation portal with structured pages
  • Company intranet wiki with SSO-backed access control

Limitations and Considerations

  • Some advanced capabilities depend on enabling and configuring specific modules and external services
  • Database and authentication feature availability can vary depending on the selected backend and provider

Wiki.js is a solid choice for organizations that want a fast, customizable wiki with strong administration and authentication flexibility. Its modular design makes it suitable for both small private wikis and larger documentation hubs.

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