====== DokuWiki ======
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DokuWiki is a simple to use and highly versatile Open Source [[wp>wiki]] software that doesn't require a database. It is loved by users for its clean and readable [[wiki:syntax]]. The ease of maintenance, backup and integration makes it an administrator's favorite. Built in [[:acl|access controls]] and [[:auth|authentication connectors]] make DokuWiki especially useful in the enterprise context and the large number of [[:plugins]] contributed by its vibrant community allow for a broad range of use cases beyond a traditional wiki.
Get started: [[http://download.dokuwiki.org|{{:marketing:download-big.png|Download the latest version}}]]
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==== Why DokuWiki? ====
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DokuWiki is a popular choice when choosing a Wiki software and has many advantages over similar software.
* Easy to install and use
* Low system requirements
* Built-in Access Control Lists
* Large variety of extensions
* Over 50 languages supported
* Device independent
* Open Source
[[:features|Learn more about DokuWiki features]]
==== Use Cases ====
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Wikis are quick to update and new pages are easily added. Designed for collaboration while maintaining a history of every change, DokuWiki could be used as
* Corporate Knowledge Base
* Private notebook
* Software manual
* Project workspace
* CMS -- intranet
==== Customizing DokuWiki ====
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We support customization on all levels of expertise. From easy configuration via the admin interface through downloading of templates and plugins to developing your own extensions.
* [[:config|Configuration]]
* [[:plugins|Plugins]]
* [[:template|Templates]] (aka. skins/themes)
* [[:tips|Tips & tricks]]
[[:development|Read the development manual]]
==== Our Community ====
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A part of OpenSource is giving back to the community by getting involved. There are numerous of options to do that.
* Share your experience
* Do some wiki gardening
* Help plugin authors with documentation
* [[http://translate.dokuwiki.org/|Help translate the DokuWiki interface]]
* [[https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/issues|Submit bugs and feature wishes]]
* [[http://forum.dokuwiki.org|Answer questions in the forum]]
[[:teams:getting_involved|Get involved]]
===== Copyright =====
2004-2018 (c) Andreas Gohr ((Please do not contact me for help and support -- use the [[doku>mailinglist]] or [[http://forum.dokuwiki.org|forum]] instead)) and the DokuWiki Community
The DokuWiki engine is licensed under [[http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html|GNU General Public License]] Version 2. If you use DokuWiki in your company, consider [[doku>donate|donating]] a few bucks ;-).
Not sure what this means? See the [[doku>faq:license|FAQ on the Licenses]].
===== What users say =====
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