How to translate the 'This wiki is private and requires authentication to view content' message on the login page?

Upgrade to Wiki-Go v1.8.10 or later. This version introduced a new translatable key-value pair for the authentication message, allowing it to be translated via Settings > General > Language.

What is the correct cookie name for authenticating wiki-go API requests?

The API expects a cookie named `session_token`, not `session`. The documentation examples incorrectly use `session`. Update your requests to use `Cookie: session_token= `. The fix has been noted and a documentation update may be forthcoming.

Why is the 'Enter content here' placeholder not translated when I change the language in Wiki-Go?

The placeholder was previously hardcoded and could not adapt to the interface language. Starting from version 1.8.8, a translatable key‑value pair is included, so the placeholder respects the selected language. Upgrade to v1.8.8 or later to see the fix.

How can editors change their password if the option is missing?

Editors can now change their password from the profile or account settings page. This feature was added after community contribution. If you don't see the option, ensure you're on the latest version.

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Wiki-Go is a modern, feature-rich, database-less flat-file wiki platform built with Go. It offers a clean UI for creating knowledge bases, documentation, and collaborative content without any external database. Supports Markdown, emoji, Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX math, full-text search, hierarchical pages with version history, user management, comments, link management, and interactive kanban boards. Easy deployment via Docker or binaries.

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v1.8.8 · 44.8 MB

A modern, database-less flat-file wiki with Markdown editing, built-in comments, kanban boards, and instant Docker setup.

Core Features

Full Markdown editing with emoji, Mermaid diagrams, and LaTeX math
Smart full-text search with highlighting, exact phrase matching, and filter
Hierarchical page structure with version history and restore
User management with admin/editor/viewer roles and path-based access control
Link management with automatic metadata fetching and categorization

What It Can't Do

•If running without HTTPS (plain HTTP), you must set `allow_insecure_cookies: true` in `data/config.yaml` and restart, otherwise login will fail. The demo site resets every hour — use persistent storage for production. Version history relies on file snapshots; regularly back up the `data/` directory.

Use Cases

Internal team documentation (technical manuals, API docs, knowledge base)
Personal knowledge management (notes, bookmarks, project kanban)
Lightweight project management and task boards (alternative to Trello)
Private wiki with access control for sensitive content

Wiki-Go is a modern, feature-rich, database-less flat-file wiki platform built with Go. It provides a clean, intuitive interface for creating and managing knowledge bases, documentation, and collaborative content without requiring any external database. It supports full Markdown editing with emoji shortcodes, Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX math, and code syntax highlighting. Smart full-text search with highlighting and advanced filters, hierarchical page structure with version history, user management with access control and private wiki mode, link management with automatic metadata fetching, comments system with moderation, and interactive Kanban boards for project management. Instant setup via Docker or prebuilt binaries, with no bloat and zero maintenance.

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Install the appropriate package for your distro (dpkg / rpm / AppImage)

Step 1: Pull Docker image: `docker pull leomoonstudios/wiki-go`

Step 2: Run container with port and volume mapping: `docker run -d --name wiki-go -p 8080:8080 -v "$(pwd)/data:/wiki/data" leomoonstudios/wiki-go`

Step 3: Open http://localhost:8080 and login with admin / demo123

Install Guide

Step 1: Pull Docker image: `docker pull leomoonstudios/wiki-go`
Step 2: Run container with port and volume mapping: `docker run -d --name wiki-go -p 8080:8080 -v "$(pwd)/data:/wiki/data" leomoonstudios/wiki-go`
Step 3: Open http://localhost:8080 and login with admin / demo123

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Uninstall Info

To uninstall: if using Docker, run `docker stop wiki-go && docker rm wiki-go` and remove the `data/` directory. If using binary, delete the executable and data folder.

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Last Updated2026-06-25 21:30:20

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