LibreKB
Web-based knowledge base solution. A simple web app, it runs on pretty much any web server or hosting provider with PHP and MySQL.
Little to no recent activity. Treat as unmaintained until proven otherwise.
Commit activity more than 3% of tracked projects; popularity more than 4%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 61 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v2.0.1 · 29 Dec 2025 |
| Repo updated | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 |
| Built with | PHP |
Is LibreKB actively maintained?
LibreKB logged 3 commits over the last 11 months, but none in the most recent quarter. Development has paused rather than stopped outright — worth watching before a production deployment.
The most recent tagged release, v2.0.1, is about 9 months old.
LibreKB ranks #6 of 10 in Knowledge Management Tools, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What LibreKB actually does
LibreKB is a web-based application designed for creating and organising knowledge bases. It operates as a straightforward PHP and MySQL web app that can be hosted on standard hosting environments.
Best fit: It suits administrators who need a simple, self-hosted documentation tool and already maintain a conventional PHP and MySQL web server stack.
Worth knowing: With low repository engagement and infrequent tagged releases, ongoing maintenance, security updates, and bug fixes may rely heavily on your own intervention.
Deployment notes
You will typically need a standard web server with PHP support, a connected MySQL database, and a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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