BookStack

OperationsOpen Source

Wiki & Documentation

Simple, self-hosted wiki platform for organizing information.

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About

BookStack is a free, open-source, self-hosted wiki software designed for organizing and storing information with simplicity at its core. It features a WYSIWYG editor, built-in diagram.net integration, full-text search, and configurable access controls. Ideal for teams and organizations needing documentation without vendor lock-in or costs. Perfect for workplace documentation across mixed technical skill levels.

Problem it solves

Provides a free, self-hosted alternative to proprietary wiki and documentation platforms with minimal complexity.

Best for

Teams, organizations, and individuals needing self-hosted documentation platforms without licensing costs.

Key features

Free & Open Source (MIT Licensed)

Self-hosted with simple setup

WYSIWYG page editor

Built-in diagrams.net support

Full-text search across all content

Multi-lingual support

Configurable access controls

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