Raneto

Self-Hosted

Markdown-powered open-source wiki for teams and individuals

Overview

Raneto is a lightweight, database-free open-source wiki that uses plain Markdown files for content storage. It offers fast full-text search, customizable themes, multi-language support, and simple collaboration. Deployable via Docker, Node.js, or VPS, it’s ideal for internal knowledge bases, project documentation, or personal wikis without complex setup.

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

Key Features

Markdown content management
No database required
Fast full-text search
Customizable themes

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Raneto hard to install?

Raneto is easy to install—use Docker for quick setup or Node.js by cloning the repo and running npm commands. Minimal configuration makes it accessible for users with basic server knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Confluence?

Raneto is a great lightweight alternative to Confluence for simple wikis. It uses Markdown files (no database) and lower resources but lacks Confluence’s enterprise features like real-time editing.

? Is it completely free?

Yes, Raneto is 100% free and open-source under the MIT License—no licensing fees for self-hosting or modification.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Wikis

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy focused (self-hosted)
⊕ No subscription fees

Cons

⊖ Requires Node.js server or Docker
⊖ Lacks built-in user authentication