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Gollum

A simple, Git-backed wiki that powers GitHub's own documentation.

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Overview

Gollum is a powerful yet simple wiki system that leverages the robust version control capabilities of Git. Unlike traditional wikis that store content in databases, Gollum stores all wiki pages as files within a Git repository. This fundamental design choice provides inherent benefits such as full revision history, easy rollback to previous versions, and the ability to work offline and synchronize changes later.

Users can create and edit pages using various popular markup languages like Markdown, AsciiDoc, and ReStructuredText, making it highly adaptable to different content creation preferences. Gollum provides a web interface for browsing and editing content, but because it's Git-backed, users can also clone the repository and edit files directly with their preferred text editor. This blend of web-based convenience and local file system control makes Gollum an excellent choice for technical teams and individuals who value flexibility and version integrity in their documentation.

Best For

Internal team documentation and knowledge bases.
Project documentation for software development teams.
Personal knowledge management systems.
Creating simple websites or blogs with version control.
Open-source project documentation.

Key Features

Git-backed version control for all content
Supports multiple markup formats (Markdown, AsciiDoc, ReStructuredText, etc.)
Web-based interface for editing and viewing pages
File attachments
Customizable themes
Full-text search capabilities
Easy to install and run locally or on a server

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Robust version control through Git, allowing easy rollback and history tracking.
  • Supports a wide range of popular markup languages, offering flexibility for content creation.
  • Simple and lightweight, making it easy to set up and maintain.
  • Local-first editing experience, as content is stored in a Git repository.
  • Open-source and highly extensible.

Cons

  • Requires familiarity with Git for advanced usage and repository management.
  • User management and access control are not as sophisticated as dedicated enterprise wikis.
  • Interface might be too basic for users accustomed to more feature-rich wiki platforms.
  • Limited built-in collaboration features beyond Git's native capabilities.
  • Relies on external hosting for web access, not a standalone SaaS solution.

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