Candidate apps in key areas
| App | Selection status | Website | SAML support | OIDC support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web documentation and collaboration using Markdown, other lightweight formatting or simple online editor | ||||
DokuWiki (simple) | Primary | |||
| TWiki (structured, also in PM) | Alternative | https://twiki.org/ | ||
| Content Management System (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 |
| Online office suite and collaboration encompassing word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations | ||||
ONLYOFFICE | Primary | https://www.onlyoffice.com/ | Native | / |
Collabora Online | Alternative | https://www.collaboraoffice.com/collabora-online/ | Native | Native |
| 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/ | ||
| Online E-mail Client | ||||
| Roundcube | Primary | https://roundcube.net/ | ||
| RainLoop | Alternative | https://www.rainloop.net/ | ||
| SquirrelMail | Alternative | https://squirrelmail.org/ | ||
| Horde | Alternative | https://www.horde.org/ | ||
| Mailpile | Alternative | https://www.mailpile.is/ | ||
| Mailing list management with list administration, subscription management, archives and task automation | ||||
Sympa | Primary | https://www.sympa.org/ | ||
Mailman | Alternative | https://list.org/ | ||
| 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 for online meetings and collaboration among students and educators with virtual classrooms | ||||
| 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 |
| Virtual Private Network (VPN) software for secure remote access to resources on a private network over the internet | ||||
| eduVPN | Primary | https://eduvpn.org/ | Native | |
| OpenVPN | Alternative | https://openvpn.net/ | Native | |
| WireGuard | Alternative | https://www.wireguard.com/ | ||
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
- Description: MediaWiki is the software that powers Wikipedia. It's highly customizable and has a large user community.
- Website: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
There are also some popular static documentation generators:
- MkDocs https://www.mkdocs.org/
- Sphinx - https://www.sphinx-doc.org/