XWiki
XWiki is a second-generation, enterprise-grade wiki platform written in Java. Unlike simple note-taking wikis, XWiki is a full development platform: you can build structured applications on top of wiki pages, with inline forms, database-like storage, and programmatic logic. It is used by organisations worldwide for intranets, knowledge bases, and collaborative documentation, and it scales from a small team to thousands of users.
Key Features
- Structured data and applications — Turn wiki pages into live applications with forms, data types, and dynamic views
- WYSIWYG and Markdown editing — Powerful editor that supports both visual editing and raw wiki syntax
- Extension ecosystem — An extension manager with hundreds of apps covering charts, workflows, macros, and integrations
- Fine-grained rights management — Control read, edit, and admin access per page, space, or user group
- Enterprise integration — LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth, SSO, and REST APIs for connecting to existing infrastructure
- Internationalisation — Full multilingual support with per-language page versions
Why Use XWiki?
XWiki is the right choice when a simple markdown wiki is not enough. Its ability to model structured data — like databases of contacts, assets, or procedures rendered as dynamic pages — makes it a genuine low-code platform, not just a place to store text. The open-source edition gives you the full platform for free, with no per-user licensing.
Use Cases
- Enterprise knowledge base — Central documentation hub with granular access control
- Internal applications — Build lightweight CRUD apps for HR, inventory, or project tracking without writing a web app
- Team collaboration portal — Spaces, blogs, and wikis combined into one intranet
- Technical documentation — Versioned, structured docs with workflow and review support
Platform
Linux · Windows · macOS (server on any platform running Java)
Licence
LGPL-2.1