# DokuWiki DokuWiki is a simple to use and highly versatile Open Source [wiki software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/wiki%20software) that doesn't require a database. It is loved by users for its clean and readable [syntax](https://www.dokuwiki.org/wiki:syntax). The ease of maintenance, backup and integration makes it an administrator's favorite. Built in [access controls](https://www.dokuwiki.org/acl) and [authentication connectors](https://www.dokuwiki.org/auth) make DokuWiki especially useful in the enterprise context and the large number of [plugins](https://www.dokuwiki.org/plugins) contributed by its vibrant community allow for a broad range of use cases beyond a traditional wiki. Get started: ### Why DokuWiki? 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 [Learn more about DokuWiki features](https://www.dokuwiki.org/features) ### Use Cases 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 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. * [Configuration](https://www.dokuwiki.org/config) * [Plugins](https://www.dokuwiki.org/plugins) * [Templates](https://www.dokuwiki.org/template) (aka. skins/themes) * [Design examples](https://www.dokuwiki.org/design_examples) [Read the development manual](https://www.dokuwiki.org/development) ### Our Community A part of OpenSource is giving back to the community by getting involved. There are numerous options to do that. * Share your experience * Do some wiki gardening * Help plugin authors with documentation * [Help translate the DokuWiki interface](http://translate.dokuwiki.org/) * [Submit bugs and feature wishes](https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/issues) * [Answer questions in the forum](http://forum.dokuwiki.org/) [Get involved](https://www.dokuwiki.org/teams:getting_involved) ## Copyright 2004-2023 © Andreas Gohr [andi \[at\] splitbrain \[dot\] org](mailto:andi%20%5Bat%5D%20splitbrain%20%5Bdot%5D%20org)[1)](https://www.dokuwiki.org/dokuwiki#fn__1) and the DokuWiki Community The DokuWiki engine is licensed under [GNU General Public License](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html) Version 2. If you use DokuWiki in your company, consider [donating](https://www.dokuwiki.org/donate) a few bucks . Not sure what this means? See the [FAQ on the Licenses](https://www.dokuwiki.org/faq%3Alicense). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://book.konstantinsecurity.com/readme/it-magazines/wiki-and-writeups-tools/dokuwiki.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.