DokuWiki

DokuWiki at a glance

DokuWiki is a popular open-source wiki that stores pages as plain text files (no database), valued for simplicity and easy backup. DokuWiki ships releases in an unhurried cadence plus security fixes; as a web application, keeping it and its plugins current matters.

For admins DokuWiki is low-maintenance — its file-based storage makes backup trivial (copy the data directory) — but it is still a web app that needs patching. Apply security releases promptly, and keep the underlying PHP supported. Plugins and templates are the usual attack surface and compatibility concern — keep them minimal, current and from trusted sources. Access control lists govern who can read and edit; configure them deliberately, and keep the admin off the open internet where possible. After updating, verify login, editing and plugins. Its simplicity is a security asset, but a stale install is still a target. Patchletter surfaces new DokuWiki releases.