Otter Wiki
Simple, easy to use wiki software using markdown.
Actively maintained with regular releases.
Commit activity more than 64% of tracked projects; popularity more than 43%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 1.5k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v2.24.1 · 8 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Built with | Docker |
Is Otter Wiki actively maintained?
Otter Wiki is under active development: 507 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 58 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
The most recent tagged release, v2.24.1, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 24 projects we track in Wikis, Otter Wiki ranks #4 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What Otter Wiki actually does
Otter Wiki is a lightweight documentation tool that processes Markdown files to generate a browsable knowledge base. It provides a straightforward interface for teams or individuals looking to maintain text-based documentation without a heavy database backend.
Best fit: It suits small teams or self-hosters who want a simple, file-backed wiki that is quick to set up using standard container tooling.
Worth knowing: As a minimalist wiki, it lacks the advanced permission management, enterprise integrations, and extensive plugin ecosystems found in larger alternatives.
Deployment notes
You can deploy it using Docker, which typically requires mapping a persistent volume for your content files and configuring a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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