The Ultimate Flat-File Wiki.

No Database. No Node.js. No build tools.
PureWiki is a lightning-fast, highly-extensible and easy to use wiki engine based on native web technologies.
100% Free and Open Source (AGPLv3).

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Features

Simplicity and performance at its core.

Flat-File Architecture

Everything is stored in JSON files. No databases to configure, manage, or backup. Simply copy the folder to move your wiki.

WYSIWYG Block Editor

A familiar block-based writing experience. Create structured content with ease using Markdown, Grids, and Accordions.

Universal Hosting

Designed for standard PHP 8.1+ web hosting. No complex dependencies or special server permissions required.

Performance Focused

Built-in caching helps serve your content efficiently by reducing server load.

Integrated Media Manager

Manage your images directly with automatic WebP conversion and basic cropping tools.

Simple Updates

Keep your installation current with updates pulled directly from GitHub via the dashboard.

Native SEO Suite

Built-in meta tags, canonical URLs, and structured data help with search engine visibility.

Dynamic Snippets

Create content once as a Snippet and use it globally. A single update to the Snippet instantly updates all linked pages.

Powerful Extension System

Build and install custom extensions to add new features without altering the core codebase.

Internationalization (i18n)

Create pages in different languages and let users simply switch between them.

Perfectly Optimized Out of the Box

Achieve a perfect 100 on Google PageSpeed Insights without lifting a finger. PureWiki is designed for maximum performance and accessibility.

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# 1. Download the latest release $ curl -LO https://github.com/PureWiki/PureWiki/releases/latest/download/purewiki.zip # 2. Extract into your web directory $ unzip purewiki.zip -d /var/www/html/wiki # 3. Done! No database setup required. $ browse https://your-domain.com/wiki

The PureWiki Approach

Skip the hours of configuration and infrastructure management. Modern wikis are often bloated with Node.js environments and complex databases. PureWiki takes a radically simpler, lightning-fast flat-file approach.

  • Straightforward Setup
    Deploy in seconds. Simply upload to a standard PHP 8.1+ host and start writing. Zero database configuration or command line wizardry required.
  • 100% Open Source
    Licensed under AGPLv3. Free forever, self-hosted, with zero vendor lock-in. You own your data.
  • Minimalist Interface
    Designed to be semantic and accessible out of the box, without bloating your frontend.

Start your documentation journey

A simple, flat-file approach to managing your knowledge base.

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