Introduction

What is Wiki?

Wiki is an open-source wiki management application built on the Frappe Framework. It's designed to handle dynamic, text-heavy content like documentation and knowledge bases. Think of it as a flexible content management system that allows for quick publishing of small changes and new pages without requiring deployments.

Why Wiki?

Because managing knowledge shouldn't be complicated. Your wiki should be easy to use, flexible, and powerful.

With Wiki, you get:

1. An open-source solution that you can customize to your needs
2. Built on the robust Frappe Framework, ensuring scalability and reliability
3. No vendor lock-in - you own your data and have freedom to modify

Key Features

Wiki will help you to:

1. Create and manage wiki pages
2. Organize content with wiki spaces
3. Set up controlled wiki updates with approval mechanisms
4. Add attachments to pages
5. Generate automatic table of contents
6. Maintain version history of documents
7. Use markdown format for content authoring
8. Caching for fast load times
9. Support custom scripts via wiki settings
10. Edit dynamic sidebar through drag-and-drop

Under the Hood

1. Frappe Framework: A full-stack web application framework written in Python and JavaScript. The framework provides a robust foundation for building web applications, including a database abstraction layer, user authentication, and a REST API.

Installation

To install/setup the app, follow the guidelines here.

Learning and community

1. GitHub - Contribute to Wiki and explore its open-source code, issues, and discussions
2. Telegram Group - Get instant help from huge community of users
3. Discussion Forum - Engage with community of Wiki users.