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Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. It is an open-source alternative to Confluence and Notion.

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What is it?

What it is

Docmost is an open‑source collaborative wiki and documentation platform built with TypeScript, offering real‑time editing, diagram support (Draw.io, Excalidraw, Mermaid), spaces, permissions, groups, comments, page history, search, file attachments, embeds, and multi‑language translations.

Why it exists

It provides a free, self‑hostable alternative to commercial knowledge‑base tools like Notion and Confluence, enabling teams to create, share, and collaborate on documentation with advanced features such as real‑time editing, diagramming, and granular access control.

Who should use it

Teams building with TypeScript who want an open-source, self-hosted option.

Who should avoid it

Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.

How it works

A quick walkthrough in plain English

How docmost works

Step 1 of 3

You interact with it

Open docmost, send a request, or connect it to your stack.

Features

Real-time collaboration
Diagrams (Draw.io, Excalidraw and Mermaid)
Spaces
Permissions management
Groups
Comments
Page history
Search

Advantages

  • Open source (AGPL-3.0)
  • Active TypeScript ecosystem
  • Self-hosted deployment options

Disadvantages

  • Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
  • Community support varies by project maturity

Installation

FAQ

What is docmost?

docmost is an open-source project licensed under AGPL-3.0.

What language is docmost built with?

Primary language: TypeScript.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Licensed under AGPL-3.0. Check the license for commercial use.

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