DokuWiki
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| DokuWiki | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Andreas Gohr |
| Type | Wiki software |
| Initial release | 2004 |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Written in | PHP |
| License | GPL 2.0 |
| Website | dokuwiki.org |
| Contents | |
DokuWiki is a simple, open-source wiki software that stores content in plain text files, requiring no database and making it easy to deploy and maintain.
Key Features
- File-based storage (no database required)
- Clean, readable wiki syntax
- Built-in access control and user management
- Plugin architecture with a large community plugin library
- Full revision history with diff view
- Namespaces for organizing content hierarchically
- Easy backup via file system copy
Enterprise Use
DokuWiki is popular in small to mid-sized IT departments and engineering teams who want a self-hosted wiki without database administration overhead. Its simplicity makes it easy to deploy on any web server. The file-based storage makes backups and migrations trivial. It is commonly used for technical runbooks, network documentation, and internal IT knowledge bases.
Tips
- Use namespaces to create a logical folder-like structure for different departments or projects.
- The file-based storage makes version control with Git straightforward.
- Install the Bureaucracy plugin for basic form and workflow functionality.
