Candidate apps in key areas
Standard GN services, such as eduroam and eduGAIN-related services: provide links to specific service software?
Doodle alternatives?
Crypt Pad https://cryptpad.fr/ is a service that was given as an example.
The final selection will depend on SAML/OIDC integration capabilities.
Wiki platform candidates
Collaborative online platforms that allow users to create, edit, and organize content in a collective and accessible manner. Can be used to generate web documentation using an online editor, Markdown or other lightweight formatting.
MediaWiki
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/
SAML with SSP: https://github.com/jornane/mwSimpleSamlAuth - 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/
SAML Plugin: https://github.com/pitbulk/tiki-saml - 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
Consolidated list
There are also some popular static documentation generators:
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Static: MkDocs (web front end?)
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- MkDocs
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- Sphinx - https://www.sphinx-doc.org/
Also mentioned but hardly relevant for a SP Proxy
| Mailing list manager with list administration, subscription management, archives and task automation | Sympa | Primary | https://www.sympa.org/ | Mailman | Alternative | https://list.org/ | |||||||
| Content Management Systems (CMS) for website creation and management | |||||||||||||
| WordPress (simpler) | Primary? | https://wordpress.org/ | WP Simple SAML miniOrange SAML Single Sign-On | WP OIDC OAuth/OpenID Connect (OIDC) Client | Joomla (richer) | Primary? | https://www.joomla.org/ | miniorange SAML 2.0 Single Sign-On | |||||
| Drupal | Alternative | https://www.drupal.org/ | Native | Native | |||||||||
| Office suite and collaboration platform encompassing word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations with online document editing and collaboration | |||||||||||||
ONLYOFFICE | Primary | https://www.onlyoffice.com/ | Native | / | |||||||||
Collabora Online | Alternative | https://www.collaboraoffice.com/collabora-online/ | Native | Native | |||||||||
| Virtual Private Network (VPN) software for secure remote access to resources on a private network over the internet | |||||||||||||
| OpenVPN | Primary | https://openvpn.net/ | Native | eduVPN | Primary | https://eduvpn.org/ | Native | WireGuard | Alternative | https://www.wireguard.com/ | Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) / e-mail server for the routing and delivery of email messages within a network | ||
| Postfix | Primary | http://www.postfix.org/ | |||||||||||
| Exim | Alternative? | https://www.exim.org/ | |||||||||||
| Sendmail | Alternative | https://www.sendmail.com/ | |||||||||||
| Learning Management System (LMS) for online courses with course management, collaboration and assessment | |||||||||||||
| Moodle | Primary | https://moodle.org/ | Native | Native | |||||||||
| Canvas LMS | Alternative | https://www.instructure.com/canvas/ | Native | Native | |||||||||
| Video conferencing platform with virtual classrooms, online meetings and collaboration among students and educators | |||||||||||||
| eduMEET | Primary | https://edumeet.org/ | BigBlueButton | Alternative | https://bigbluebutton.org/ | Native | Native | ||||||
| Secure and user-friendly transfer of large files | |||||||||||||
| FileSender | Primary | https://www.filesender.org/ | Nextcloud | Alternative | https://nextcloud.com/ | Native | Native | ||||||
| ownCloud | Alternative | https://owncloud.com/ | Native | Native | |||||||||
Standard GN services, such as eduroam and eduGAIN-related services
Doodle alternatives?
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