LibreKB

Self-Hosted

Open-source, self-hosted knowledge base for teams and individuals

Overview

LibreKB is an open-source, self-hosted knowledge base designed to help teams and individuals organize, store, and share information securely. It supports markdown editing, hierarchical categorization, full-text search, and user role management (admin, editor, viewer) for collaborative workflows. Deployable via Docker containers or traditional LAMP/LEMP setups, it ensures full data ownership and privacy. Additional features include article version history, attachment support, and customizable themes, making it a flexible alternative to proprietary tools.

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:
  librekb:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: librekb
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Markdown editing and rich text support
Hierarchical categorization and full-text search
User role management for team collaboration
Docker-based deployment for simplified setup

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is LibreKB hard to install?

LibreKB offers Docker-based deployment which simplifies setup—just pull the official image and run it with minimal configuration. For traditional setups, you’ll need a LAMP/LEMP stack and basic server skills to configure dependencies like PHP and MySQL.

? Is LibreKB a good alternative to Confluence?

Yes—LibreKB provides core knowledge base features (markdown editing, categorization, collaboration) at no cost with full data ownership. It lacks some advanced Confluence features like extensive integrations or enterprise-level support, but is ideal for teams prioritizing privacy and cost-effectiveness.

? Is LibreKB completely free?

Yes—LibreKB is licensed under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute without any hidden fees or subscription requirements.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Knowledge Management Tools

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data ownership and privacy (self-hosted)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Highly customizable via open-source code

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server administration knowledge
⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to SaaS tools
⊖ Smaller community support than larger alternatives