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La Suite Docs
Real-time collaborative editor with AI tools and self-hosting
Docs offers live collaborative editing, AI-powered writing assistance, offline sync, granular access control, and multi-format export, deployable via Docker Compose or Kubernetes for teams seeking secure, self-hosted knowledge bases.
Overview
Overview
Docs is a web‑based collaborative editor that lets teams write together in real time. It supports both an intuitive inline editor and full Markdown syntax, with block insertion via slash commands and keyboard shortcuts. Offline edits are stored locally and synchronized once connectivity returns.
Features
AI‑powered actions such as rephrasing, summarising, typo fixing, translation and prompt generation help accelerate content creation. Granular access controls let administrators share pages with precise permissions. Documents can be exported to ODT, DOCX, or PDF using customizable templates, and subpages enable hierarchical knowledge organization.
Deployment
Docs can be self‑hosted using Docker Compose for quick local testing or scaled with Kubernetes in production. Community‑maintained scripts also support Nix and YunoHost. The application requires an S3‑compatible storage backend (e.g., Minio) for assets. Advanced PDF export relies on GPL‑licensed BlockNote packages, which can be omitted by setting PUBLISH_AS_MIT=true.
Highlights
Live real-time editing with slash‑command block insertion
AI actions for rephrase, summarize, translate, and prompt generation
Granular access control and offline synchronization
Export to ODT, DOCX, PDF with customizable templates
Pros
- Intuitive UI with both inline and Markdown editing
- Built-in AI utilities speed up content creation
- Self-hosting options from Docker Compose to Kubernetes
- Strong access controls and flexible export formats
Considerations
- Advanced PDF export depends on GPL‑licensed packages
- Production setup requires an S3‑compatible storage backend
- No native desktop or mobile client
- AI features may need internet connectivity for some operations
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams needing secure, self‑hosted collaborative documentation
- Public administrations that require granular permission management
- Projects that benefit from AI‑assisted writing and offline editing
- Organizations preferring container‑based deployment (Docker/Kubernetes)
Not ideal when
- Users looking for a native desktop or mobile application
- Deployments without an S3‑compatible storage solution
- Scenarios requiring out‑of‑the‑box PDF export without GPL components
- Simple ad‑hoc note‑taking where a basic markdown editor suffices
How teams use it
Policy drafting for government agencies
Multiple officials edit drafts in real time, apply AI summarization, and export final documents as PDF for official circulation.
Technical knowledge base for dev teams
Engineers collaboratively build and organize documentation, use block shortcuts, and control access per project.
Remote workshop notes
Participants capture ideas offline, sync when online, and generate concise summaries via AI.
Educational course material creation
Instructors co‑author lesson plans, translate content, and publish to DOCX for distribution.
Tech snapshot
Python50%
TypeScript44%
CSS3%
JavaScript1%
Makefile1%
Shell1%
Frequently asked questions
How can I self-host Docs?
Docs can be deployed with Docker Compose, Kubernetes, or community scripts (Nix, YunoHost). Follow the installation guide in the repository.
Is there a free tier for cloud hosting?
The project provides public demo instances, but there is no hosted SaaS offering; you need to run your own server.
What storage backend is required?
Docs uses an S3‑compatible storage (e.g., Minio) for file assets; any compatible service can be configured.
How does the AI functionality work?
Built‑in AI actions perform rephrasing, summarizing, typo fixing, translation, and prompt generation locally; some features may call external services depending on configuration.
Can I export documents without GPL‑licensed components?
Yes, set the environment variable `PUBLISH_AS_MIT=true` to build an image without the GPL PDF export feature.
Project at a glance
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