OpenWiki Engine

Minimalist • Secure • Self-Hosted Knowledge Engine

Project Overview

OpenWiki Engine is an open-source platform designed to build structured knowledge systems in private and controlled environments.

By avoiding unnecessary abstractions and heavy frameworks, OpenWiki remains transparent, auditable and efficient even on modest hardware.

Philosophy

The engine follows a principle of deliberate simplicity. Every component is designed to be understandable, replaceable and secure by default.

OpenWiki does not depend on third-party services or external APIs, ensuring full autonomy for operators and contributors.

Current status: Alpha stage — active development

Interactive Demo

Try typing a page name below to see a simulated OpenWiki response:

You requested page: "ExamplePage" — demo response shown here.

Features Preview

Markdown-first engine

Readable, version-controlled, easy to edit.

File-system storage

Everything is stored locally, no DB lock-in.

User roles

Flexible access control for multiple users.

Search & Export

Indexing, exporting, and backup tools.

Roadmap Sneak Peek

Upcoming beta features include:

Meet the Team

Lead Developer

Kuznetz

Security Advisor

Open Source Community

UX & Design

Minimalist Approach

Fun Facts & Tips

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  • Keep it simple, secure, and auditable.
  • Every byte counts — optimize for clarity.
  • Host your knowledge where you control it.
  • Transparency is better than obscurity.
  • Minimalism improves security and maintainability.
  • OpenWiki works even on modest hardware.
  • Everything you write is fully version-controlled.