BookStack
Simple, self-hosted wiki for documentation
BookStack is the simple, self-hosted wiki platform built for documentation. With 17K+ GitHub stars, it organizes content into books, chapters, and pages—a structure everyone understands. No learning curve, no complexity, just straightforward documentation.
Why BookStack?
Wiki software is often too complex. Confluence requires training. Custom solutions need maintenance. Small teams just want to write documentation without fighting the tool. You need a wiki that's simple enough for anyone to use but powerful enough for real documentation needs.
How It Works
BookStack uses a familiar metaphor: books contain chapters, chapters contain pages. No complex taxonomies or overwhelming features. Write in a rich text editor or markdown. Search finds what you need. Users with word processing experience can contribute immediately.
What Is BookStack?
BookStack is an open-source wiki platform. It provides hierarchical content organization (books/chapters/pages), multiple authentication options, diagram support, and export capabilities. Built with PHP/Laravel.
Key Benefits
Why teams choose BookStack
Simple Structure
Books, chapters, pages. Everyone understands it instantly.
Easy to Use
If you can use a word processor, you can use BookStack.
Rich Editor
WYSIWYG or markdown. Your choice.
Diagrams
Built-in diagrams.net integration for visual content.
Export
Export to PDF, HTML, and plain text.
Self-Hosted
Your docs, your server, your control.
Features
Everything you need to build with BookStack
Hierarchical Docs
Organize into books, chapters, and pages.
WYSIWYG Editor
Rich text editing with code blocks and tables.
Markdown Support
Switch to markdown when you prefer.
Diagram Editor
Create diagrams directly in pages.
Search
Full-text search across all content.
SAML/OAuth
Enterprise authentication options.
Use Cases
What you can build with BookStack
Technology Stack
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