Meet Docmost: Self-Hosted Collaborative Wiki and Documentation Tool

Meet Docmost: Self-Hosted Collaborative Wiki and Documentation Tool

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If you're running self-hosted projects, managing documentation and knowledge bases shouldn't be a hassle.

Enter Docmost, an open-source, collaborative tool designed to help you create, collaborate, and share knowledge seamlessly.

Docmost is perfect for managing wikis, knowledge bases, team documentation, and more. It offers a feature-rich, self-hosted solution that balances simplicity with powerful capabilities.

Key Features

  • Real-Time Collaborative Editor: Simultaneous editing with rich-text support for diagrams, tables, math (LaTeX), embeds, and more.
  • Diagrams Support: Built-in integration with Mermaid, Draw.io, and Excalidraw for creating and managing diagrams effortlessly.
  • Permissions System: Robust controls to define who can view, edit, and manage content, ensuring your information stays secure and accessible to the right people.
  • Spaces: Organize your content by teams, projects, or departments with distinct spaces for structured collaboration.
  • Groups: Easily manage permissions with user groups, assigning roles and privileges collectively.
  • Comment System: Inline commenting lets you engage in meaningful discussions directly on your pages.
  • Page History: Track changes, view edit history, and revert to previous versions when necessary.
  • Powerful Search: Postgres full-text search enables quick and accurate information retrieval across all pages.
  • Nested Pages: Create nested pages to any level and manage them with simple drag-and-drop in the sidebar.
  • Attachments: Attach images and files by selecting or pasting from your clipboard. Supports both S3 and local storage drivers.

Quick Setup

Setting up Docmost is straightforward. Deploy it with Docker:

git clone https://github.com/docmost/docmost.git
cd docmost
docker-compose up -d

Your documentation and wiki platform is ready to use.

Why Docmost?

Docmost blends simplicity with robust features, making it ideal for teams that need real-time collaboration, detailed documentation, and organized knowledge management. No need for complex setups — just seamless collaboration.

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