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Documize Community
Self-hosted knowledge management platform unifying internal and external documentation
Modern, enterprise-grade knowledge base built with Go and EmberJS. Single binary deployment supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server with multi-language support and flexible authentication.
Overview
Modern Knowledge Management for Teams
Documize Community is a self-hosted knowledge management platform designed to consolidate customer-facing and internal documentation in one unified system. Built for both technical and non-technical users, it replaces traditional wiki and documentation tools with a streamlined, modern interface.
Architecture and Deployment
Compiled to a single executable binary for Linux, Windows, macOS, and Raspberry Pi, Documize simplifies deployment across AMD and ARM architectures. The Go and EmberJS stack requires only a database backend—PostgreSQL, MySQL variants (including Percona and MariaDB), or Microsoft SQL Server with full-text search enabled.
Content is organized through spaces, labels, and categories. Authentication extends beyond email/password to include LDAP, Active Directory, Keycloak, and CAS, with dual-authentication options available. The platform ships with nine language localizations and supports modern browsers.
Community vs. Community+
The base Community edition is AGPL v3 licensed. Community+ adds approval workflows, version control, lifecycle management, PDF export, analytics, audit logs, and dedicated support—free for up to five users, then $900 annually for 100 users.
Highlights
Single binary deployment across Linux, Windows, macOS, and Raspberry Pi
Unified platform for internal documentation and customer-facing knowledge bases
Enterprise authentication via LDAP, Active Directory, Keycloak, and CAS
Multi-database support: PostgreSQL, MySQL variants, and SQL Server
Pros
- Simple deployment with single executable binary and minimal dependencies
- Flexible authentication options including enterprise SSO integrations
- Community+ edition free for up to five users with enterprise features
- Multi-language support with nine localizations out-of-the-box
Considerations
- Requires external database infrastructure (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server)
- Advanced features like workflows and analytics require Community+ upgrade
- AGPL v3 license may restrict commercial use cases without compliance
- EmberJS frontend may limit customization compared to modern frameworks
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Fit guide
Great for
- Organizations consolidating internal wikis and customer documentation
- Teams requiring enterprise authentication with LDAP or Active Directory
- Small teams wanting enterprise features free (up to 5 users)
- Environments needing self-hosted documentation with compliance requirements
Not ideal when
- Teams seeking cloud-hosted SaaS without infrastructure management
- Organizations requiring real-time collaborative editing like Google Docs
- Projects needing extensive plugin ecosystems or marketplace integrations
- Teams without database administration capabilities or existing database infrastructure
How teams use it
Unified Internal Knowledge Base
Consolidate scattered wikis, SharePoint sites, and documentation into a single searchable platform with LDAP authentication and organized spaces per department.
Customer-Facing Documentation Portal
Publish product guides, API documentation, and help articles through the same system managing internal docs, with category-based organization and multi-language support.
Regulated Industry Documentation
Maintain audit logs, approval workflows, and version control for compliance documentation using Community+ features while keeping data on-premises.
Cross-Platform Team Collaboration
Deploy on mixed Windows, Linux, and macOS infrastructure with centralized PostgreSQL backend, enabling technical and non-technical staff to contribute documentation.
Tech snapshot
JavaScript43%
Go38%
Handlebars9%
SCSS6%
HTML2%
CSS2%
Frequently asked questions
What database do I need to run Documize?
PostgreSQL 9.6+, MySQL 5.7.10+/8.0.12+, Percona 5.7.16-10+, MariaDB 10.3.0+, or Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ with full-text search enabled. You must provide your own database instance.
What's the difference between Community and Community+ editions?
Community+ adds approval workflows, version management, lifecycle controls, PDF export, analytics, audit logs, and product support. It's free for up to 5 users, then $900/year for 100 users.
Can I integrate with Active Directory or LDAP?
Yes. Documize supports LDAP, Active Directory, Keycloak, and CAS authentication. You can also enable dual-authentication combining LDAP/AD with email/password login.
How is Documize deployed?
As a single executable binary for Linux, Windows, macOS, or Raspberry Pi (ARM). Download the binary for your platform, configure your database connection, and run—no complex installation required.
Is Documize available in languages other than English?
Yes. It ships with German, French, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish (Argentinian), and Polish localizations. Additional languages can be contributed via pull requests.
Project at a glance
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LicenseAGPL-3.0
Repo age9 years old
Last commit4 months ago
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