wikmd uses Markdown files for its wiki and supports Git version control.

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About wikmd

wikmd is a file-based wiki that stores documents as Markdown files instead of in a database. Files remain directly readable in a terminal and can be exported with direct system access, and documents are converted to HTML for viewing in a browser.

It includes Git version control support, file searching, and a knowledge graph. Password protection is described as basic.

Key features

  • Stores wiki pages as Markdown files
  • Git support for version control
  • Image support including sizing and referencing
  • Math/LaTeX rendering and code highlighting
  • File searching across wiki documents
  • Knowledge graph view
Best for: People who want to maintain a wiki as plain Markdown files with version control.
Good for
  • Files are directly readable in a terminal without a database
  • Files can be exported with direct access to the system
  • Supports Git for version control
Watch out for
  • Password protection is described as basic

wikmd at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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wikmd FAQ

What is wikmd?
It is a file-based wiki where documents are written in Markdown.
How does wikmd store and display documents?
It stores documents as files instead of in a database and converts them to HTML for browser viewing.
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