AmuseWiki

Self-Hosted

Open-source wiki for collaborative musical score management

Overview

AmuseWiki is a self-hosted wiki platform tailored for musicians, composers, and ensembles to create, edit, and share musical scores collaboratively. It integrates with LilyPond for professional typesetting, allowing plain-text score writing and PDF/sheet music generation. Deployment options include Docker containers (simplified setup) or manual Linux installation. Key features: version control for revisions, customizable user permissions, score transposition, and Git backup support—ideal for teams needing data control over musical projects.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  amusewiki:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: amusewiki
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

LilyPond integration for professional score typesetting
Collaborative editing with version control for revisions
Customizable user permissions and authentication

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is AmuseWiki hard to install?

Docker deployment simplifies setup, but manual installation requires Linux server expertise and configuring dependencies like LilyPond, Apache/Nginx, and Perl modules.

? Is it a good alternative to MuseScore Cloud?

Yes—AmuseWiki offers self-hosted data control, LilyPond integration for precise typesetting, and collaborative features, making it ideal for users who prefer privacy over SaaS solutions.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—AmuseWiki is licensed under the GNU GPL, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without any hidden costs or subscription fees.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Wikis

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted solution
⊕ Tailored for musical workflows and score management
⊕ No subscription fees (open source)

Cons

⊖ Requires technical setup (Docker or Linux server knowledge)
⊖ Steeper learning curve for LilyPond beginners
⊖ Niche use case (not general-purpose wiki)