BookStack

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BookStack is an open-source, self-hosted platform designed for organising and storing information with simplicity. Its intuitive WYSIWYG interface allows users to create, edit, and connect content easily, with features like searchability across books, chapters, and pages. The system supports diagram creation, Markdown editing, role-based permissions, and multi-language options, making it suitable for teams and individual users alike. Configuration options enable customisation of appearance and access controls, while integrations with social login providers facilitate secure authentication.

Built on PHP with Laravel and MySQL, BookStack is lightweight and can operate efficiently on modest hosting environments. Its design prioritises ease of use without sacrificing functionality, offering dark and light themes for user comfort. The platform is ideal for organisations seeking a flexible knowledge management solution that is cost-free and adaptable to various workflows.

About BookStack

BookStack is developed by Dan Brown in Belgium and is maintained with community contributions. The company focuses on providing a straightforward, open-source knowledge management tool that complies with EU standards for privacy and security. As a small enterprise, it prioritises transparency and accessibility in its software offerings. The platform’s open-source nature ensures that users can customise and extend its capabilities while benefiting from ongoing community support. BookStack’s commitment to free software aligns with EU principles of open collaboration and data sovereignty.