Extended list of Wikis
MediaWiki:
- Description: MediaWiki is the software that powers Wikipedia. It's highly customizable and has a large user community.
- Website: MediaWiki: https://www.mediawiki.org/
- Pros:
- Robust and feature-rich
- Wide range of extensions
- Large user community
- Extensive documentation
- Scalability - used by Wikipedia
- Cons:
- Complex for small projects
- Styling and theming can be challenging
DokuWiki:
- Description: DokuWiki is known for its simplicity and ease of use. It stores all data in plain text files, making it easy to manage.
- Website: DokuWiki: https://www.dokuwiki.org/
- Pros:
- Simple and lightweight, requires no database
- Easy to install and configure
- Intuitive markup language
- Cons:
- Limited scalability
- Plugin ecosystem is not as extensive as some other wikis
TWiki:
- Description: TWiki is a structured wiki application, often used for project management and collaboration. It supports plugins and has a strong user community.
- Website: TWiki: https://twiki.org/
- Pros:
- Structured data
- Easy integration with other tools
- Extensive plugin ecosystem
- Good for project management and collaboration
- Cons:
- Learning curve for beginners
- May require more resources compared to simpler wikis
XWiki:
- Description: XWiki is a powerful wiki platform with advanced features such as extension points, macros, and a robust ecosystem.
- Website: XWiki https://www.xwiki.org/
- Pros:
- Powerful and extensible with a wide range of features
- Supports scripting for advanced use cases
- Active community
- Good documentation
- Cons:
- Complex initial setup
- Some features may require technical expertise
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware:
- Description: Tiki Wiki is a versatile platform that goes beyond a traditional wiki. It includes features like forums, blogs, and more.
- Website: Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware: https://tiki.org/
- Pros:
- Comprehensive, all-in-one solution for wikis, forums, and more
- Active development and community
- Suitable for complex projects
- Cons:
- Feature-richness is overwhelming for simpler use cases
- Learning curve for new users
BookStack:
- Description: BookStack is a simple and lightweight wiki platform with a focus on creating documentation in a hierarchical structure.
- Website: BookStack: https://www.bookstackapp.com/
- Pros:
- Simple and easy-to-use interface
- Supports hierarchies for organizing content
- Lightweight and focused on documentation
- Cons:
- Limited features
- Smaller community and fewer plugins
Gitit:
- Description: Gitit is a wiki platform that uses Git for tracking changes. It is written in Haskell.
- Website: Gitit: https://gitit.io/
- Pros:
- Uses Git for version control, enabling collaboration
- Lightweight and easy to set up
- Supports markdown and LaTeX
- Cons:
- May lack some advanced features of larger wikis
- Smaller user community
MoinMoin:
- Description: MoinMoin is a Python-based wiki engine known for its extensibility and ease of integration with other systems.
- Website: MoinMoin: http://moinmo.in/
- Pros:
- Scalable and extensible with a modular design
- Supports multiple wikis on a single installation
- Good for collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Cons:
- May require more technical knowledge for customization
- Interface design could be improved
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