Docmost
Open-source collaborative wiki and knowledge base.
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What is Docmost?
Docmost is an open-source, enterprise-ready collaborative wiki and documentation platform designed for secure knowledge management within teams. It enables organizations to create, organize, and share internal documentation while maintaining control over data privacy and compliance. Targeted at enterprises requiring security and customization, Docmost addresses the challenges of managing company-wide knowledge by offering real-time collaboration, self-hosting capabilities, and integration with compliance standards like ISO 27001. The tool is particularly useful for teams transitioning from proprietary solutions like Confluence or Notion, providing a flexible alternative that supports on-premises deployment and migration without external dependencies. By combining structured documentation with team collaboration features, Docmost streamlines workflows for projects ranging from internal processes to product development documentation.
How it works
Docmost is a self-hosted wiki platform built for enterprise teams requiring secure, collaborative knowledge management. It allows organizations to manage internal documentation, project plans, and operational procedures within a centralized, customizable environment. The tool's primary purpose is to replace proprietary solutions like Confluence and Notion by offering an open-source alternative with enterprise-grade security, compliance support, and real-time editing capabilities. It is ideal for companies needing to maintain control over sensitive data while enabling team collaboration. Docmost supports real-time co-editing with live cursors, ensuring collaboration across devices. It includes an AI assistant powered by self-hosted or cloud LLMs, enabling search, chat, and document-based Q&A. Role-based access control (RBAC) and page verification workflows ensure data security and accuracy, meeting standards like ISO 27001.
How to use it
- 1Install Docmost on-premises using Docker or a server environment. 2. Migrate existing content from Confluence or Notion via built-in import tools. 3. Configure RBAC settings to define user permissions. 4. Enable the AI assistant by integrating a supported LLM provider like Ollama or OpenAI. Practical tips: Use the self-hosted AI suite for full control over data. For compliance-heavy teams, prioritize ISO 27001 configuration during setup. Regularly verify pages using the approval workflow to maintain content accuracy.
What it can do
- collaborative wiki
Use cases
Assumptions and limitations
Assumptions
- source: https://github.com/docmost/docmost
- license: AGPL-3.0 — free to use
- privacy: Self-hosted — you control your data
Limitations
- Limited real-time collaboration features compared to proprietary competitors
- Complexity in configuring compliance standards like SOC 2 requires technical expertise
- Dependence on external LLM providers for AI functionality
- Migration from Confluence/Notion may require manual content cleanup
- Public sharing features lack granular access controls for external users
Understanding the result
Open-source collaborative wiki and knowledge base.
Tool details
- Clearly flagged when a network request is needed.
- No account, no sign-up, and no tracking of your content.
- Powered by (MIT).
- Built with
- (docmost/docmost)
- License
- MIT
- Runs locally
- No — requires a network request
- Verification
- Not yet verified
- Input
- Query
- Output
- Text
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References
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Frequently asked
What is Docmost and who uses it?
Docmost is an open-source wiki platform for enterprise teams needing secure knowledge management. It is used by organizations replacing Confluence/Notion with a self-hosted alternative, particularly in industries requiring compliance with ISO 27001 or SOC 2 standards. Its primary users include IT departments, product teams, and compliance officers managing internal documentation.
How does Docmost's AI assistant work?
Docmost's AI assistant integrates with self-hosted or cloud LLMs like Ollama, OpenAI, or Gemini. It enables features such as document-based search, chat interfaces for querying knowledge bases, and MCP (Machine Comprehension Protocol) support for structured data retrieval. The AI operates within the confines of the hosted environment, ensuring data remains under organizational control.
How do I set up role-based access control?
Navigate to the 'RBAC Permissions' section in the admin panel. Create user groups and assign permissions for viewing, editing, or administrative tasks. For example, restrict junior developers to read-only access for production documentation while allowing architects full editing rights. Save settings and test access across user roles.
How does Docmost compare to Confluence and Notion?
Docmost differs from Confluence by offering open-source flexibility and self-hosting capabilities, while maintaining similar collaboration features. Unlike Notion, it prioritizes enterprise security with compliance certifications and RBAC. However, it lacks Notion's integrated task management and lacks some of Confluence's out-of-the-box templates for project management.
How do I troubleshoot migration from Confluence?
If migration fails, check the import logs for errors related to unsupported content types. Ensure all Confluence pages are converted to Markdown format before importing. For large datasets, split migrations into batches. If issues persist, consult the GitHub repository's issue tracker for community-reported solutions related to your Confluence version.